I just wanted to make a quick blog post today about something that many do when it comes to training and something I did and still do from time to time, over thinking things in planning your program. I often have to stop myself, take a step back, take a deep breath, and say keep it simple stupid.
Too many times we can over analyze every little detail that we end up creating a paranoia that in fact disrupts our mental state and ruining perhaps a very good program. It could be you can't decided between 5/3/1 or Westside. The dilemma could be over should you do a wide grip bench or a close grip. You might fret over should you do reverse lunges for the decreased eccentric stress or Bulgarian split squats for the improved hip mobility, however, at the end of the day the differences between the two are minimal. Sure the benefits of both for the situation can be debated endlessly, but the bottom line is it's like trying to pick between natural cinnamon raisin peanut butter and natural honey peanut butter. They are both so full of win, what is the use of debating over which is best, just pick one.
From here on out, whenever in doubt, take a deep breath and ask yourself "Is it that big of a deal?" Am I incorporating basic barbell work? Am I performing my mobility, flexibility, and soft tissue work? Am I working on bringing up weak points? Does this lend itself to my overall goal (gain strength, gain muscle, becoming more explosive, etc.)? If you ask those questions every time you begin over thinking things and can answer them yes then you have a successful program.
No Nonsense Thinking,
Kyle Bohannon, CSCS
Owner/Head Trainer
kyle@trainstrive.com
www.trainstrive.com
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