The Hyperwear Battle Rope, branded as the Hyper Rope® from Hyperwear, is a standout in the fitness market, addressing common limitations of traditional battle ropes. With its compact, innovative design, it provides the same benefits as longer, anchored ropes while eliminating the need for extensive space or fixed anchor points.

The Running Event

At The Running Event in Austin, Texas, I had the opportunity to visit the Hyperwear booth, where their innovative fitness products immediately caught my attention. Among them, the Hyper Rope stood out as a truly unique take on battle ropes, designed for compact spaces and versatile workouts. I had seen the Hyperwear rope online but never in person, so I was super pumped to see it at the Hyperwear booth.

I couldn’t resist giving it a try right there on the floor, and I was blown away by how challenging yet smooth and functional it felt. Intrigued, I reached out to the team at Hyperwear and asked them to send one out for a detailed review—and I’m so glad they did.

Observation

I’ve had the chance to incorporate the Hyper Rope into a few workouts now, and it’s been an absolute game-changer. My current routine consists of 3 to 4 sets lasting 20 to 30 seconds each. That’s more than enough to feel the burn in my shoulders and get my heart racing.

Here’s a breakdown of my workout routine to give you an idea of what I typically do 3 times a week

1. Warm-Up: Start with 20 minutes on the spin bike to get the blood flowing.
2. Main Workout: Complete 3 sets of the following exercises:
   
   
   • Concept 2 Rower: Burn 15 calories.
   • Concept 2 Ski Erg: Burn 15 calories.
   • Kettlebell Swings: 10 reps.
   • Kettlebell Rotations: 10 reps per arm.
   • Bulgarian Bag Swings: 10 reps in each direction.
   • Sandball Throws: 10 explosive reps.
   • Hyperwear Rope: 20 seconds of intense effort.

This combination keeps the workout dynamic and engaging while targeting multiple muscle groups and building both strength and endurance.

During my most recent run, holding a steady 6:50 pace, I noticed a newfound strength in my arms. As I pushed forward, I couldn’t help but visualize those intense rope workouts. Whether it was the physical conditioning or just a placebo effect, I felt undeniably stronger in my arm swings and more confident in my stride.

Design and Features

Space-Saving Innovation

One of the key features of the Hyper Rope is its compact size. Unlike traditional 50-ft battle ropes, the Hyper Rope delivers similar training benefits within just 6 ft of space. This makes it ideal for home gyms, smaller workout areas, or studios with limited floor space. Its portability and ease of storage (coiling neatly for shelves or racks) further enhance its practicality.

Weighted Flexible Metal Core

The rope’s patented weighted flexible metal core creates resistance without requiring length. This unique feature not only replaces the need for an anchor but also provides a smooth, consistent challenge, allowing for diverse exercises.

Models and Specifications

Both models are made from 100% braided polyester, offering superior durability compared to traditional Dacron twisted ropes. This material resists shedding and remains intact without requiring additional covers.

Durability and Cleanliness

Designed for long-term use, the Hyper Rope avoids the common issues of shedding fibers or untwisting. Its polyester construction ensures durability, whether used indoors or outdoors (avoiding abrasive surfaces). Additionally, it’s low-maintenance and easy to clean with a damp cloth or mild disinfectant.

NOTE: The Hyper Rope is more at home on indoor surfaces that will not wear down the rope. Using the Hyper Rope on asphalt or other ruff surfaces will eventually cause tears and lesson the life of the rope.

Noise Reduction

For indoor workouts, the Hyper Rope provides a quieter alternative to full-length battle ropes, making it suitable for shared living spaces or gyms that value noise control.

Performance

The Hyper Rope delivers the high-intensity cardio, strength-building, and fat-burning benefits typically associated with traditional battle ropes. However, it offers added versatility through its unanchored design, enabling free movement for creative exercise routines. From standard waves to compound movements incorporating lunges and squats, the Hyper Rope caters to varied fitness levels and goals.

Benefits for Specific User

1. Home Gym Enthusiasts
   
   
   • Compact and portable, it fits perfectly into small spaces without compromising on functionality.
   • No need for fixed anchor points or large floor areas.
2. Fitness Studios and Group Workouts
   
   
   • Its space-efficient design allows for multiple participants to train simultaneously in group settings.
3. On-the-Go Fitness
   
   
   • The lightweight, portable nature of the rope makes it a convenient choice for outdoor workouts or travel.

Comparison to Traditional Battle Ropes

User Tips

• Break in the rope to improve flexibility over time.
• Avoid abrasive surfaces to maintain its pristine condition.
• Incorporate various movements, from traditional waves to dynamic full-body exercises.

Awards and Recognition

The Hyper Rope has been recognized as the “Best Home Gym Battle Rope” and “Best Cardio Tool” in 2022 and 2023 by Men’s Health, a testament to its innovation and effectiveness.

Conclusion

The Hyperwear Battle Rope redefines traditional rope training with its compact, anchor-free design and unmatched versatility. Whether you’re setting up a home gym, running group fitness classes, or seeking a portable workout solution, the Hyper Rope offers a high-quality, durable option that’s worth considering. Its ability to deliver the same benefits as bulky battle ropes in a fraction of the space makes it a game-changer in the fitness equipment market.

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The Eleiko EVO dumbbells are some of the best dumbbells in the fitness market today, so it wasn’t by chance that I wanted to get a closer look to see what these bad boys were all about. To that end, I had a chance to visit the new Eleiko US Headquarters right in my own back yard of Austin Texas. Needless to say I was stoked to come home with 5 sets of dumbbells in both rotating and fixed.

Eleiko pronounced E-Lake-o hails from Sweden and make some of the finest “Swedish steel” fitness equipment in the industry. It’s true Sweden makes some outstanding steel products and the steel Eleiko uses is known to last and be darn right amazing to workout with.

Eleiko EVO Fixed VS Eleiko EVO Rotating Dumbbells

Eleiko offers the EVO dumbbells in both fixed and rotating. The difference is pretty significant not only because one of them spins, but also because the size of the grip is much bigger. The EVO Fixed dumbbells come in a 30mm / 1.28 in. vs the EVO rotating with its 38 mm / 1.5 in diameter. That is a huge difference.

To give you some insight, a women’s specific barbell usually has a grip of 25mm. Men’s barbells usually range around 28mm to 29mm, so having something that starts off at 38mm is very unfamiliar with most people who lift, that is unless they are using something like an axel bar or some other large diameter piece of equipment.

The rotating EVO handles start at 38mm and jump to 42 mm at 32 kg/70 lbs and up.
The fixed EVO handles start at 30mm and jump to 32 mm at 32 kg/70 lbs and up.

For people with small hands and for many women, the larger diameter of the EVO rotating dumbbells might not work.

Rotating VS fixed

The concept behind the Eleiko Rotating Dumbbells is to provide an easier on the body and joints experience. It is the same reason why using a barbell with good ball bearings makes lifts more enjoyable than one that needs servicing.

“The rotating EVO Dumbbell is designed for dynamic explosive movements such as the dumbbell snatch and other weightlifting-movements. The rotating handle also puts less stress on joints in movements such as biceps curls and delivers a unique smooth feeling that you immediately understand when you experience it.”

Eleiko

Commercial Grade Urethane and Steel

The EVO Dumbbells are commercial grade dumbbells, which means you will probably not find them in most home gym and garage gym setups. Not because they aren’t good, but simply due to the cost.

BUY ONCE, CRY ONCE

Most of your typical Home Gym| Garage Gym owners want good equipment, but not when the price is 2 to 4 times as as much as they want to spend. Your typical fitness buff will often go for less expensive brands or loadable dumbbells to save space.

Eleiko uses commercial grade German polyurethane on the dumbbell ends which adds to the overall cost rather than cheaper rubber materials. The dumbbells are also Swedish made vs rather than Chinese made, which almost always means better materials and quality standards.

EVO Dumbbell Testing

One of the most important tests that Eleiko used to test the dumbbells was the usage drop test.

Eleiko tested the EVO for different drops including:

• 500,000 drops from 10 cm (with a 30 kg and a 68 kg dumbbell, 66/150 lb)
• 500 drops from 1,5 m (with a 16 kg and a 30 kg dumbbell, 35/66 lb)
• 5 drops from 5 m (with a 16 kg / 35 lb dumbbells

Below is a fun video Eleiko made to show just some of the wacky tests.

14 Sided Dumbbells

The dumbbells are designed with 14 sides to help prevent rolling and make them more ecstatically pleasing than dumbbells with fewer sides. I do find they roll much more easily than any of my 8 sided dumbbells, but certainly do a much better job than round dumbbells.

Key Features of the Eleiko EVO Rotating Dumbbell

• Anti-roll and revolving design
• Offer optimal grip, smooth movements and maximum comfort
• Manufactured using barbell steel
• Multisided head and embossed weight markings
• Ultra-durable design, delivering an incredibly smooth rotation
• Range of weight sizes, up to 60kg
• 60 years of expertise and specially formulated engineering

The EVO Fixed dumbbells have all the features listed above, except they don’t spin and their handles are smaller.

EVO Rotating Dumbbells Vs Watson Pro Dumbbells

The main competition to the EVO Rotating Dumbbells comes from the UK in the form of the Watson Pro Dumbbells.

Both dumbbells have rotating handles, but there are a few differences

The Watson is all steel vs the EVO’s steel and urethane

The Watson Pro Dumbbell is also is

• Fully customizable, allowing you to change out the name plate.
• Comes with a lifetime warranty vs a 5 year warranty with Eleiko
• Available in marine grade stainless steel – Can’t say this is any better than Swedish Steel.
• Has a 50mm grip handles vs EVO’s 38mm – 42mm
• Has better spin qualities (Spins more than the EVO)
• Makes more handle noise (from observations of shaking both dumbbells)

Bottom Line

Eleiko has done an incredible job designing and creating dumbbells that look as good as they perform. For those looking to get a high performance dumbbell for a commercial gym or high end garage gym, you will not be disappointed. They look fantastic and will probably last a very long time.

The old saying “Buy once, Cry once” is definitely the motto when you purchase Eleiko equipment. The higher price tag means you will be paying more than similar products, but in the end you will have something that is awesome.

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So you’re looking for a training system, well the TRX Suspension Trainer might be just the ticket.  Back in 2015 Kathleen and I attended the The Running Event here and Austin, Texas and TRX was there showcasing their latest lineup. At that time we had the opportunity to workout with Chris Frankel (Head of Human Performance) learning some of the basics to TRX training.

Fast forward to 2022 and not much has changed. The Running Event is still kicking in Austin, Texas, Chris Frankel still works at TRX as the Director of Programming and Kathleen and I are still doing reviews.

TRX History

TRX got its start back in 1997 when Navy SEAL Squadron Commander, Randy Hetrick, made use of a  jujitsu belt, parachute webbing and a little ingenuity to develop the first version of the TRX® Suspension Trainer™.  Over the years Randy has made improvements to his original designs that incorporate knowledge gained through repetitive use and feedback from customers.

Types of TRX training Kits

TRX was showcasing 3 distinct versions of their TRX Suspension Training Kits including

• TRX® Pro4 System ($279.95)
• TRX® Home2 System ($229.95)
• TRX® Pro4 System Digi Camo ($279.95)
• TRX® Tactical Gym ($279.95)

Back in 2015 we were fortunate to be given the TRX Home Gym and TRX Outdoor Gym (now called the Tactical Gym) for review.  We are still actually using the TRX systems 7 years later and haven’t had any issues. That is a testament to how good the equipment is.

All 4 TRX training systems are essentially the same, but the quality of both the parts and straps get better as you scale up in price.  You can think of the TRX Home2 as an entry level system and at the other end of the spectrum, the TRX Tactical Gym is a rock solid commercial grade product.  Regardless of which suspension trainer you choose, they all will allow you to perform the same basic exercises.

TRX Suspension Trainer Overview

The TRX Suspension Trainer provides an easy way to activate your core and strengthen your body while exercising.  Each Suspension Trainer allows you to incorporate over 300 different exercises and adjust the workload by simply using body weight and different angled positions.

So you might be wondering exactly what makes these straps so special.  Each suspension trainer is composed of 8 main parts including

• Anchor Strap and Webbing including Anchor Loops
• Carabiners
• Adjustment Tabs
• Equalizer Loop
• Locking Loop
• Adjustable Cam Buckles
• Handles
• Foot Cradles

TRX Tactical Trainer

Our favorite is the the Tactical Suspension Trainer®. It is TRX’s toughest design, making it rugged and outdoor-ready. TRX has upped the durable strap design to withstands 365 days of rain, cold, and sunshine. It was designed with the military in mind, where grit, durability, and ease of use are key to staying strong and fit no matter where you are.

Check out TRX to learn more about the TRX Suspension Trainer.

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The New ABMAT Plyo Box is the first “Plyobox With The Strength Of Plywood And The Safety Of Foam.”.

March 2021

In March of 2021 RooBox announce they were taking the next step toward making the RooBox the premier plyo box for both function and safety. By partnering with the maker of the ABMAT, Roobox will expand their reach to gyms and home workout enthusiasts everywhere. As a result, the original RooBox branded plyo boxes are to be phased out of production.

Fast forward a year and the RooBox has become the ABMAT Roobox.

OUR VERDICT

There are a lot of companies producing plyo boxes from simple wooden crates to softboxes. The new ABMAT Plyo Box is one of the premier boxes for doing any type of plyometric work.

It’s elegant, yet very functional and looks fantastic in a high-end gym, home, or garage gym.

Most of your typical plywood plyo boxes have rough or sharp edges and are the bane of crossfitters who miss their jumps. Having a shin hit the edge of a box during a missed jump is not a laughing matter and will leave a gash or bruise and will surely hurt.

The ABMAT plyo box solves this issue by having slightly compressible closed cell molded foam rubber edges that will soften the blow of a misjump.

The only negative is the price point, at $250⁰⁰ as some people may want a less expensive alternative.

In gearing up for this review, I reached out to Chris Wittenbrink from RooBox and he was nice enough to send out a sample for review.

So why would you want the New ABMAT Plyo Box when there are so many to choose from? The simple answer is quality, foam edges, and cool looks. One of the unique selling points of the ABMAT PLYO BOX is the rounded foam corners and edges. No more banging up your shins or knees because the foam will take the brunt of the damage rather than your legs.

Unboxing

The plyo box package arrived in a typical brown box. Nothing really special, but the packaging was good and the box arrived with zero issues.

ABMAT PLYO BOX ASSEMBLY

Beyond the plywood pieces, the box comes with a set of small and large screws plus a hex tool to put everything together. If you have ever put Ikea furniture together, you will feel right at home putting the box together.

You will want to set aside about 30 to 45 minutes to get the job done. You can build the box by yourself, although having a friend may help speed up the process.

The main body of the plywood box snapped in place with wooden pegs and cut grooves. Using metal screws finishes the job. No glue is required.

ABMAT PLYO BOX REVIEW

I thought the overall design is really neat and makes for a super sturdy plyo box. The top and bottom of the box (the sides with the logo) are reinforced and when jumping on or off make for a super solid base. The box has 4 cutouts for handles that make it easier to move than a traditional plyo box without handles.

The dimensions are 30″ x 24″ x 20″, which means when the box has the logo showing that is 20″s when you flip it on its side it’s 24″s and when you have the handles facing the ceiling it’s 30″s. For me personally, 20″s is good enough for most box jump exercises. I rarely found myself wanting to use the 24″ or 30″ sides.

The edges are made from slightly compressible closed cell molded foam rubber and serve two purposes. First, it makes the boxes look super cool, and second, it protects the jumper from misjumps.

The plywood panels are CNC machined from ¾” plywood. The combination of plywood panels and EVA foam edges create unbeatable structural integrity. The foam edges are extremely durable and from what I understand can be replaced if needed. Through my testing I haven’t found any issue with wear, but I do use horse stall mats, which may help with product abuse.

Specs:

• Made in the USA
• Dimensions: 30″ x 24″ x 20″
• Weight: Approximately 45 lbs.
• Ships flat and comes with everything you need
• Partial assembly required (no special tools required)
• Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back
• Retail $250
• Assembly Time 30 to 45 minutes

BOTTOM LINE

Overall I think RooBox and ABMAT have a fantastic product for Crossfit anyone looking to do plyometric exercises. Where I think the plyo box could be improved is in the logo and measurement category. Rather than having a logo screen printed or whatever process Roobox uses, I would love to see it laser-etched instead. That way it will not rub off over time. I would also like to see large laser etched height increment markings for 20″, 24″ 30″, just so people know what the jumping height is.

Lastly, the cost of the ABMAT Plyo Box ($250) is quite expensive compared to other plywood boxes but seems to be in line with high-end softboxes, like the Rogue Fitness Foam Games BOX – 3-IN-1 Foam plyo box ($275).

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Ever wonder how Popeye got those massive forearms or GI Joe got that Kung Fu Grip, you might be surprised that they both used the Gripedo Trainer. OK maybe it wasn’t around then, but the facts are if they had used it, it would have been easier than eating a can of spinach and taking Kung Fu from Bruce Lee.

GIPEDO BACKGROUND

The Gripedo was invented by a Biomedical Engineer with over 30 years of training and coaching experience who is also a former Sambo National Silver Medalist.   The founder after years of training and coaching, came to understand the importance of “arm and grip strength” but also “arm and grip endurance” for sports. The Gripedo was designed to train athletes’ grip and arm muscles to improve grip and arm strength along with conditioning in order to improve athletic performance.

UNBOXIING

Ever since I started up my garage gym, I would often find myself looking at Instagram for cool fitness products. One such product caught my attention and I was really intrigued. It turned out to be the Gripedo Trainer. I reached out to GRIPEDOTrainer, who has 18k+ followers asking for a review sample. A few weeks later and it arrived.

The Gripedo arrived in your typical packaging with some padding.

It’s a one-piece medal trainer with a 4-inch ball handle, 4 fins, and a hollow tube. For those with smaller hands, Gripedo does offer a 3-inch ball handle.

The current retail price is $139.00

Gripedo Barbell Wrist Rolls Exercise

There are several ways to work out with the Gripedo and one common way is to use the sleeve of a barbell and do wrist curls with a rope, weight attachment, and weights.

After setup to perform the exercise you simply use both hands to turn the Gripedo clockwise or counterclockwise using the main shaft of the device to raise or lower the weights.

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Gripedo Shoulder External Rotation Exercise

For those that are having shoulder issues or want to strengthen their shoulders, you can use the ball end of the Gripedo to turn it clockwise or counterclockwise.

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Gripedo Sand Bucket Exercises

Another fun exercise is to use the Gripideo in a bucket of sand. The Gripedo is designed with 4 fins that when submerged in sand or lead shot, provide incredible resistance when turning.

I purchased a cheap bucket from the hardware store and some playground sand. Just make sure the sand you purchase doesn’t have any weird chemicals.

The exercise is performed by burying the Gripideo in the sand so that the fins are not exposed. The user then grips the round end and turns the Gripedo either clockwise or counterclockwise.

In just a few turns you can feel your forearms burning. To make it a bit easier don’t bury the fins all the way, as they are what creates the resistance in the sand.

I really wanted to try this exercise out when I went to Florida but figured the Airport security might flag my bag carrying what looks like a mortar shell.

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Bottom Line

The Gripedo is a super cool weightlifting or rehab tool where you can perform many different exercises. It’s well built and will definitely beef up those forearms and give you that Kung Fu grip.

One thing I ran into was when the Gripedo was over a barbell sleeve, I found it would scratch the sleeve, so since my barbells are in excellent to new conditions, I decided not to use it that way.

In the sand, however, the Gripedo will kick your butt and you don’t have to worry about scratching up anything.

Definitely check out Gripedo’s website for other exercises you can do and get your own.

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Pioneer Weight Lifting Belts are designed for those serious about weight lifting and back support. Pioneer Belts come from General Leathercraft Manufacturing Inc., which makes some of the best weightlifting belts in the US.

General Leathercraft Manufacturing was founded in Sidney, Nebraska in 1979 as the manufacturer of Pioneer Fitness Products. It’s a family-run business with 3 generations of leather craftsmen. Today Pioneer belts are made in the heart of central Texas.

Their motto is

“Don’t buy OUR belt, buy YOUR belt.” 

PIONEER LEVER BELT OVERVIEW

Today I am reviewing Pioneer’s 10MM Thick untreated – stock lever belt. By stock, I mean no customization or enhancements were ordered. It’s Pioneer’s base lever model, with no frills or extras.

Retail is $116.99 – $121.99. The base model starts at $116.99, but for those that need an XL or double XL, there is an additional $3 or $5 cost.

Sizing: You will want to consult Pioneer’s sizing charts to get the appropriate size.

I thought it would be rather cool to review some of the industry’s best weight lifting belt companies and PIONEER aka General Leathercraft Manufacturing was high on my list. I contacted Matt Hadden, who is president and CEO for General Leathercraft Manufacturing and he was kind enough to send a sample out for review.

General Leathercraft Manufacturing makes a wide range of Pioneer weightlifting belts from your more standard hole belts and buckles to the more futuristic ratchet-style lever belts. Beyond just the base models, when ordering a Pioneer belt you can go full customization for an additional cost.

As far as I know, GLM has one of the best customization setups for weight lifting belts in the industry.

UNBOXING

Unboxing the Pioneer Lever Belt was pretty painless. The belt came in a typical mailing box with nothing fancy. The belt’s hardware was wrapped in bubble wrap and came in 2 parts. The buckle and the buckle attachment, known as the PAL lever system.

High quality leather and craftsmanship were very apparent when looking over the leather belt.

BELT SETUP

Setting up the belt is rather straight forward using Pioneer’s PAL lever system.

You will need either a Phillips or Flathead screwdriver to attach the lever system to the belt using the 6 screws and screw plates provided.

BELT SIZING

When ordering your belt, you will want to make sure to order the correct size.

VERY IMPORTANT Don’t make the mistake of ordering based on your waist size. Use their belt size measuring guide to help you determine what size you are. This is especially true if you are going to order a custom belt. Nothing is worse than getting an amazing belt and then realizing it was too small or too big.

Their standard sizes are as follows if you are confident in your belt size:

• Extra Small (22-31)
• Small (27-36)
• Medium (31-40)
• Large (35-44)
• XL (39-48)
• XXL (43-52)

PIONEER LEVER BELT REVIEW

The 10mm untreated stock belts are made using a full-grain vegetable-tanned sole leather. The outside is quite smooth with its natural finish. The inside has a more rugged rough unfinished feel and is designed to help combat slippage during workouts.

Sizing can be achieved in 2 ways using the Pioneer PAL lever system.

Each lever belt comes with a dual layer that will need some breaking to feel complete comfortable.

VERDICT

If you want one of the best lever belts for a reasonable cost, the Pioneer Lever Belt is a fantastic option.

Check out Pioneer Weightlifting belts (https://generalleathercraft.com/) and their whole lineup of weightlifting fitness equipment.

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Below are some cool Garage Gym gift ideas you can get your significant other or heck get them for yourself.

GYM PIN

GymPin – is designed to allow additional weight plates to be added to the side of your cable machine weight stack.

This GymPin is designed to be used with 2″ Olympic plates that have a 2″ (50.8mm) hole in the middle.

The part that enters the weight stack is available in 2 sizes: (select the same diameter size as your gym equipment’s existing weight stack pin)

• 8mm (5/16″) diameter
• 10mm (25/64″) diameter

Both sizes are proven to hold over 60kgs

The Bob

The Bob is a calf stretch/strengthening device. It retails for $70 plus tax and shipping.

BandBell Barbell

Bandbell Barbell – Earthquake Bar

The all-purpose kinetic juggernaut allows you to quickly add bands and start training. The first choice for high school, college, and pro-sports teams. The go-to choice for gyms, training facilities, and exercise programs everywhere.

• Length: 80″
• Weight: 6.3-lbs.
• Bar Diameter: 1-1/2″
• Loading Sleeve: 3″ diameter – 13″ length for more band loading capacity

The handmade and patented Earthquake bar is made of extremely durable composite resins and each end is topped off with solid ash loading sleeves to give it a maximum weight capacity of 300-lbs. Easy to load, it’s perfect for single-band rehab setups all the way up to complex kinetic variations using multiple bands with kettlebells, weights, chains, and the new BandBell Anchor Loaders™ and Strap-n-Hooks™. With endless variations to choose from, nervous system accommodation is a thing of the past.

Built For Athletes Backpack

Built For Athletes – Cool backpacks for active people on the go.

No Bull Cross Trainers

NoBull – With Reebok out of the Crossfit Games a new company has stepped up for 2021 called NoBull. NoBull makes super stylish trainers and running shoes, plus lots of apparel.

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Crossfit announced the 2nd workout for 2021 known as the 21.2 ladder workout. It consists of 2 exercises known as the Dumbbell Overhead Snatch and Burpee Box Jump-Overs. The exercises are done for time, which is a repeat of the 17.1 (2017) Crossfit workout.

There are several divisions based on age, gender and workout type. Only the RX’d will count towards qualifying.

This year, CrossFit is doing a virtual competition, where participants have seven days to complete it and upload their scores. Those with the best scores are able to qualify for the Crossfit Games.

This year, because of Covid-19, Crossfit broke the 21.2 into 4 variations including

• RX’d
• Scaled
• Foundation
• Equipment Free

allowing just about anyone to compete.

The 21.2 workout is a repeat of the opening workout of the 2017 competition. The workouts are as follows:

RX’d | 21.2

Dumbbell Snatch: Must use a (Men 50lb | 22kg) Dumbbell (Women 35lb | 15kg)

Burpee: must use a 24 inch box and you must jump from the ground to the box to the ground

For time: Time cap: 20 minutes

• 10 dumbbell snatches with a 50lb (22kg) dumbbell
• 15 burpee box jump-overs on a 24-inch box
• 20 dumbbell snatches
• 15 burpee box jump-overs
• 30 dumbbell snatches
• 15 burpee box jump-overs
• 40 dumbbell snatches
• 15 burpee box jump-overs
• 50 dumbbell snatches
• 15 burpee box jump-overs

Scaled | 21.2

Dumbbell Snatch: Must use a (35lb | 15kg) Dumbbell

Burpee: must use a 20 inch box and step ups are permitted

For time: Time cap: 20 minutes

• 10 dumbbell snatches
• 15 burpee box jump-overs
• 20 dumbbell snatches
• 15 burpee box jump-overs
• 30 dumbbell snatches
• 15 burpee box jump-overs
• 40 dumbbell snatches
• 15 burpee box jump-overs
• 50 dumbbell snatches
• 15 burpee box jump-overs

Foundation | 21.2

Dumbbell Snatch: For this variation participants doing the Dumbbell Snatch can use a (10 lb or 4.5 kg) dumbbell or any equivalent weight household item.

Burpee: For this variation participants aren’t required to do the push-up portion of the burpee.

For time: Time cap: 20 minutes

• 10 alternating snatches
• 15 burpees
• 20 alternating snatches
• 15 burpees
• 30 alternating snatches
• 15 burpees
• 40 alternating snatches
• 15 burpees
• 50 alternating snatches
• 15 burpees

Equipment-free | 21.2

Participants can use a stick or PVC pipe to complete the hang squat snatches.

For time: Time cap: 20 minutes

• 10 hang squat snatches –
• 15 burpee broad jumps, 36 inch
• 20 hang squat snatches
• 15 burpee broad jumps, 36 inch
• 30 hang squat snatches
• 15 burpee broad jumps, 36 inch
• 40 hang squat snatches
• 15 burpee broad jumps, 36 inch
• 50 hang squat snatches
• 15 burpee broad jumps, 36 inch

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