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A simple protection option for high-rep barbell and pulling work.
Equipment that earns its place
Use gear to support the work—not distract from it.
Practical gear guidance for the demands of Hero WODs, benchmark workouts, and the training that helps you improve them.
Guides
Start with the gear that matters most.
Clear comparisons and considerations for the equipment that regularly shows up in functional fitness training.
Equipment guide
Best jump ropes
Compare the features that matter for double-unders, repeatable training, and a dependable fit.
Read guide →Equipment guide
Best hand grips
Understand coverage, fit, and setup considerations for high-volume gymnastics work.
Read guide →Equipment guide
Best weight vests
Find the details worth considering before adding a vest to Murph or another weighted workout.
Read guide →The essentials
Choose equipment for the demand in front of you.
The right option depends on the movement, workout format, available equipment, and what you are currently building toward.
Weightlifting shoes
A stable, raised-heel option for squats, cleans, and snatches when running is not the priority.
Knee sleeves
A warmth and support option many athletes use in high-rep lower-body sessions.
Wrist wraps
A stability option for some overhead lifting and front-rack work.
Running shoes
Choose footwear that suits the running demand rather than forcing a lifting shoe through longer intervals.
Chalk
A practical grip aid for barbell, kettlebell, and gymnastics movements when your gym permits it.
Weight belt
A tool for specific heavy lifting work—not a substitute for bracing and position.
Gymnastics grips
A protection and grip option worth learning to fit and use before high-volume pulling work.
Match the workout
Let the WOD guide the gear decision.
Check each workout’s equipment and recommended-gear sections before adding anything to your training setup.