The phrase "easier variation" refers to a simpler or less difficult version of something. It means an alternative or option that is not as hard or challenging as the original.
Sentences with «easier variation»
If you can not perform a single clean push - up as described above, you can just try easier variations of the regular push - up. (neatstrength.com)
I put the recipe up on my blog — it's a lovely and insanely easy variation on traditional rice pudding. (smittenkitchen.com)
For easier variations have more reps and for the harder ones have less. (abmachinesguide.com)