Welcome back, everyone! 👊 Checking in — how did everyone do with the challenges so far? Drop your progress in the comments. What felt good? What was tough? A few of you asked for tips on pull-ups, so here we go: If pull-ups are tough: • Use an assisted pull-up machine or resistance band • Start with slow negatives — get to the top and lower yourself for 3–5 seconds • Add dead hangs to build grip strength • Practice scapular pull-ups to learn how to engage your back • Keep your core tight and think about driving your elbows down toward your sides And if pull-ups are too easy… guess what? Make them harder. 😈 Try: • Weighted pull-ups • Slow 3–5 second negatives • Pause for 1–2 seconds at the top • Chest-to-bar pull-ups • Wide-grip pull-ups • 1½ reps — all the way up, halfway down, back up, then all the way down • Higher-rep sets with shorter rest periods The goal is simple: meet yourself where you are, then make it a little harder. Don’t just go through the motions. Challenge yourself, track your progress, and get better every week. Now check in below — how did you do?

Worked out with Aaron today at Bev Francis Gym .. Great guy and very knowledge - STAY TUNED FOR A VIDEO FROM Aaron this week... Aaron Wellman is a veteran strength and performance coach currently serving as Executive Director of Player Performance for the New York Giants. He has more than 25 years of experience across the NFL and major college football, with previous stops at Indiana, Michigan, Notre Dame, San Diego State, Ball State and Michigan State. Wellman holds advanced degrees in sport science and nutrition, including a PhD from Bond University, and is recognized for his work in strength development, speed, conditioning, athlete monitoring and injury-risk reduction.

Name: Karri Peterson Track: Foundation, for now, until I make up my mind. I just want to do it all 😆 Will be true on Dec 31st: I will look and feel better/stronger than I did 10 years ago