The Playbook
strength
Macebell vs steel club: which should you choose?
Macebells and steel clubs look alike, but leverage changes everything. Here's how these two rotational...
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rope-training
Five ways to train with a climbing rope
A climbing rope isn't just for climbing. Here are five practical ways to build strength,...
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strength
How to choose a functional training climbing rope
The right climbing rope depends less on climbing ability than on your ceiling height, how...
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cardio
Weighted skipping rope: what it does and how to train with one
A weighted skipping rope doesn't just make skipping harder. It changes the rhythm and turns...
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strength
Sandbag Training: How to Get Started
Sandbag training builds correction strength — the ability to stay organised when the load shifts...
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strength
Sandbag Training: Why Unstable Load Changes What Strength Means
Sandbag training builds correction strength — the ability to stay organised when the load shifts...
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strength
How to Start Loaded Movement Training
Loaded movement training starts where perfectly controlled strength training stops. Here's how to begin —...
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strength
Why Strength Doesn't Always Transfer — And What Loaded Movement Training Does About It
You can build strength in the gym. But that doesn’t always mean you can use...
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strength
Steel clubs: what they are and why they work
Most strength training moves in straight lines. Steel clubs don't. Here's how they build strength...
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strength
Why Your Macebell Should Be Lighter Than You Think
Most people search for a heavier macebell than they need. Here's why the long lever...
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strength
What Is Dynamic Strength?
Dynamic strength is the ability to produce and control force while moving through space —...
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strength
How to Choose a Kettlebell
For swings, squats and presses, almost any decent kettlebell works. Here's how to match the...
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