Reviews

You know that feeling when you get REALLY excited about a new piece of gym equipment, pair of shoes, or fitness programming only to find out that it...sucks?

I know we do; getting burned like this DOES suck.

Lucky for you, we get burned so you don't have to! We also scour through fitness products, new and timeless, to find hidden gems and other items you may have overlooked.

Whether you're in the market for something as simple (but oh so necessary) as workout socks or something as important as your home gym's centerpiece rig, check with us before hitting "buy"!

HWPO Programming Review – My Experience with HWPO Training

Hard Work DOES Pay Off…but is HWPO programming right for everyone?

Thankfully, I’m likely NOT HWPO training’s target demographic and I still made YUGE gains!

…maybe there is some method to the madness with HWPO’s “controlled intensity”!

“Knee Ability Zero” – Knees Over Toes Program Review

I can speak from my own experience with the Knees Over Toes Guy, most specifically, the program found in Patrick’s Knee Ability Zero book. 

I put in roughly 25 minutes per session, two days per week for roughly 9 months and my knees haven’t felt so good since when I was squatting since high school!

The 7 Best Boots for Rucking

Selecting and wearing the right ruck will significantly affect your ability to make it through your ruck march or other event.

…but not as much as the right boots will.

When you ruck, you’re on your feet, traversing random and sometimes unfavorable terrain, for a long time. Wear the wrong footwear and falling out might be the least of your worries.

The 7 Best Deadlift Shoes

Most lifters (including yours truly!) have a bigger deadlift than any other lift. It is the lift you can squeeze the most out of.

We’re not going to talk about bracing, breathing, or any other type of form work now. Today’s discussion is all about the best shoes for the job.

The best deadlift shoes, to be precise.