Minimal Equipment Strength Training

This is a simple program I created for a couple of guys who were not interested in going to the gym.  They did not have the time and did not enjoy the gym atmosphere. So far it is working great.   I always advise people to think carefully before abandoning the gym for home training.  It is not for everyone. 

Some people thrive on a public gym atmosphere.  They like higher levels of stimulation, the action, camaraderie, the buzz of working out in a crowd.  Those people are going to hate working out at home and probably will not last on a program like this.  If they work out at home, they need much more variety.  Something like P90X might be more appropriate for their personality.  The best program is the one you will actually do, consistently.

I am more of an introvert.  I hate working out in a crowd.  The atmosphere is distracting and does nothing for me.  I would rather grind away in solitude.  But I have a high tolerance for repetitiveness.  I have had the same breakfast every day for 2 years (steel cut oats with walnuts, eggs with guacamole, cup of coffee).  The advantage of consistency over variety is that it allows you to apply smart progressive overload and master a few key movements.  It is also the key to getting really strong. 

Which is better, a program that focuses on consistency or variety?  The one that you will do is better.  Like Dan John says, "The first step is to do something."  If you can handle training at home, and don't mind a consistent grind, this program works very well.  Give it a go for about 12 weeks and see what happens.

 

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