1. Blast Straps. I bought some Blast Straps from Elite FTS a year ago to give me some variety to my training. The Blast Straps have been featured in Men’s Fitness and Men’s Health. You can use them in a variety of exercises, from push-ups, dips, to abdominal training. They can be purchased at http://www.elitefts.com/.

2. Fat Gripz. I just recently picked up a pair of Fat Gripz after repeatedly hearing the benefits of using this grip product. I am not disappointed. Using Fat Gripz will strengthen your grip and help you pack on more muscle. Fat Gripz can be purchased from Elite FTS at http://www.elitefts.com/.

3. Climbing Rope. You can do many different exercises with a climbing rope, from tug-of-war, battling ropes, to rope climbs. You will strengthen your forearms, lats, biceps, abs, etc. Using a climbing rope to perform battling ropes to increase your endurance and anaerobic capacity. I have personally performed battling ropes as a finisher to my workout for great results. I purchased my climbing rope from Perform Better, at http://www.performbetter.com.

4. Power Wheel. If you want to blast your core, then purchase a Power Wheel. From knee tucks to hand walks, you will get a great core workout. I purchased my Power Wheel from Monkey Bar Gym, at http://monkeybargym.com/.

5. Foam Roller. When you train, you are going to be sore. The foam roller is a great tool to decrease soreness, breakdown scar tissue and aid in your recovery. I use a foam roller almost everyday. It has greatly decreased my soreness and has helped me recover at a quicker pace. You can purchase foam rollers from several sources, including many chiropractic offices. You can also purchase them from Elite FTS, at http://www.elitefts.com/.

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