Pre-Blast: January Pull-up & Merkin Challenge

Before I begin, let me share with you a brief excerpt from the diary of Tuck (Joe) in 3rd person to help spark some motivation towards your swole start to 2018:

“New Year, New YOU. That’s right, a new YOU, Joe. Holiday season compounded with Old Man Winter rolling in have you down and out? Remember how strong you were Joe? The 2017 March Pull-up & Merkin Challenge had you looking so swole. Others could only gawk at your strength whether it be on the Salmon Ladder at Kinetic Heights, or The Sawtooth at the Savage Race. What happened to you, Joe? After that, you never did another merkin, pull-up or even a side straddle hop…Your time is now Joe, right now. Your thinking at this very moment that you really hope General will come up with something for January to help kick-start your 2018 Swole Campaign and bring you back to the Joe you want to be…”

Strong words there. Now I can begin.

The Thang

For those of you who joined us last year, you know what you’re in for and this is may be a chance for redemption or a chance to build upon your accomplishments in the 2017 challenge. For those of you that are new to the challenge, Welcome! You are now part of a sick group of individuals.

A daily (yes, every single day) challenge that accelerates in reps throughout the month, incrementally building strength, endurance and confidence.

Wk 1 (Jan 1-7): 10 Pull-ups / 100 Merkins per day

Wk 2 (Jan 8-14): 20 Pull-ups / 150 Merkins per day

Wk 3 (Jan 15-21): 30 Pull-ups / 200 Merkins per day

Wk 4 (Jan 22-28): 40 Pull-ups / 250 Merkins per day

Wk 5 (Jan 29-31): 50 Pull-ups / 300 Merkins per day

We will be tracking our progress on this Google Doc for shared accountability and motivation. Sound off in the comments if you’re interested or shoot YHC an email (zkasak@gmail.com) and you’ll be granted write access to the doc.

Don’t think about it too much.

-GENERAL & COMMISH