choosing EZ Strength movements

This is not right out of Dan's books although there is overlap between the concepts. 

Dan breaks easy strength movements into patterns:

- push (suggests vertical)

- pull (suggests vertical)

- hinge 

- ab (suggests wheel)

- carry (suggests varied load and type) or swing

Within each of these patterns there is nigh infinite variability. Even though you might be choosing a variation for 2-6 weeks, where do you start? The following parameters might help as they helped me.

Param inputs

What is scalable

What is easily adjustable 

What are body restrictions

What is stable

Scalable

Im going to use this example thrice, but i started this round on incline kettlebell bench press. At BEST, ill max out at 70lbs a hand. That is a very low bar to cross for something not geared towards hypertrophy. For strength this won't last the program without some creativity or deliberate difficulty additions.

Adjustable 

Also inc kb bench! EZ Strength is meant to increase the weight in the bar over time but leave room to take it off if it ever feels heavy. You know what is not quick to adjust? Adjustable kettlebells. They are fine until a bad day happens. Then everything grinds to a halt. 

Body restrictions 

My back isn't necessarily fucked, but it ain't great either. The idea of hinges or squats at any level feel a little sketch. Apply the same to any other body part that is not cooperating.

Stable

Thrice kb bench! Non barbell or bar movements are amazing. What we are trying to do is build strength in every pattern independent of stabilizers. We dont want stabilizing muscles to be the reason we fail first.

Example that fits all params

Klokov press

Parallel chinup

Nordic curl 

Ab wheel