Making a comeback feels so good.
Also all you fit people, is walking with weights good work-out? I've been having 2kg on both feet and at first 10, but now 20kg in backpack for a few weeks now. How much does it matter that I go pretty slow? The paths I walk on are slippery and I don't want to break my neck. Is there anything else easy I could do to make the best out of my walks? Is there a minimum length or duration I should aim for? So far they take about 40 min.
My wrist also starts hurting after doing pull-ups all-out. Is there a trick to it or should I just take it easier?
Can't comment much on the walking/hiking. Seems legit, tho.
As for pullups:
I had a good video that I usually link for this, but I'm on mobile and it's harder to find.
Basically, if you're new to them, start with chinups (palms facing you and a bit closer grip. You work much the same muscles, but it's easier to build up this way.)
Now, get a bench or a chair, stand on it and grab the bar. Slowly lower yourself down, keep in control as you go. The video said do 8 of this, take 2 minutes off, repeat.
Now, if you can do this really easily, start doing chinups, aiming for 8. If you can:t finish a set, hold yourself up in the top of the movement as long as you can. Like, literally as long as you can, like "**** my arms are dying!"
Then take the two minute break and repeat. I think he said aim for 5x8. Once you can comfortably do this, switch to a pullup grip (palms facing away from you, hands grabbing a bit wider than shoulders) and repeat the entire process.
Your hands and forearms will be sore for the first part of this, that's just training up. If you feel a sharp pulling sting in the muscles, stop for the day and lightly stretch them out.