DOBBECK TRAINING SYSTEMS

Gear I Actually Use

The tools, books, and supplements I keep coming back to. Curated, not scraped. I use what I recommend.

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Double Circle Wood Gymnastic Rings
Double Circle$
Double Circle Wood Gymnastic Rings
Wood rings, numbered straps. The single most versatile piece of calisthenics gear you can own.
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Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells (Pair)
Bowflex$$
Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells (Pair)
5 to 52 lb per dumbbell with a dial. The whole rack in one footprint.
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ZELUS Weighted Vest (20 lb)
ZELUS$
ZELUS Weighted Vest (20 lb)
20 lb vest. The standard for Murph and weighted body-weight work.
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Amazon Basics High-Density Foam Roller (36 in)
Amazon Basics$
Amazon Basics High-Density Foam Roller (36 in)
Cheap, dense, lasts forever. The 36-inch length is the only one worth owning.
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Hyperice Normatec 3 Compression Boots (Legs)
Hyperice$$
Hyperice Normatec 3 Compression Boots (Legs)
Pneumatic compression boots. Recovery tool that actually feels like recovery.
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Whoop (Recovery & Strain Wearable)
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Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey (5 lb, French Vanilla)
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Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey (5 lb, French Vanilla)
The default whey isolate. A 5 lb tub lasts a long time.
Always check with your doctor before adding new supplements.
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BulkSupplements Creatine Monohydrate (1 kg, Unflavored)
BulkSupplements$
BulkSupplements Creatine Monohydrate (1 kg, Unflavored)
5 g a day. Cheapest cost per serving without a flavor markup.
Always check with your doctor before adding new supplements.
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LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes (Variety Pack, 54 ct)
LMNT$$
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes (Variety Pack, 54 ct)
High-sodium electrolyte mix. Try it once before any 60+ minute conditioning session.
Always check with your doctor before adding new supplements.
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TruBrain Drinks (30-Pack)
TruBrain$$
TruBrain Drinks (30-Pack)
Single-serve nootropic drinks. Designed by neuroscientists. What I reach for when I need to write or coach back-to-back and can't crash.
Always check with your doctor before adding new supplements.
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Etekcity Digital Kitchen / Food Scale
Etekcity$
Etekcity Digital Kitchen / Food Scale
Stainless top, grams + ounces. The single most accurate way to know what you actually ate. Required tool for nutrition tracking.
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Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training (3rd Edition)
Mark Rippetoe$
Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training (3rd Edition)
The barbell strength canon. If you only own one lifting book, this is it.
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Overcoming Gravity (2nd Edition)
Steven Low$$
Overcoming Gravity (2nd Edition)
The calisthenics canon. Periodization for body-weight strength, top to bottom.
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Can't Hurt Me (Clean Edition)
David Goggins$
Can't Hurt Me (Clean Edition)
Required reading the first time you think the workout sounds hard.
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Atomic Habits
James Clear$
Atomic Habits
The system over goals book. Every client who finishes a program reads this first.
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EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46
EltaMD$$
EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46
Zinc oxide based, oil free, sensitive-skin formula. The SPF dermatologists actually recommend, daily.
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TRAINING GEAR 33

Iron Gym Pull-Up Bar (Doorway, Multi-Grip)
Iron Gym$
Iron Gym Pull-Up Bar (Doorway, Multi-Grip)
Doorway leverage bar. No screws, no commitment. The cheapest way to start pulling at home.
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Ally Peaks Pull-Up Bar (Doorway, Adjustable Width)
Ally Peaks$
Ally Peaks Pull-Up Bar (Doorway, Adjustable Width)
Pressure-mount doorway bar that adjusts to non-standard frames. Same job as the Iron Gym, slightly cleaner build.
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Sportsroyals Power Tower (Pull-Up + Dip Station)
Sportsroyals$
Sportsroyals Power Tower (Pull-Up + Dip Station)
Free-standing tower. Pull-ups, dips, knee raises. Get this if you can't mount a doorway bar.
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Fitarc Joist-Mount Pull-Up Bar (Ceiling)
Fitarc$
Fitarc Joist-Mount Pull-Up Bar (Ceiling)
Permanent ceiling mount. The strongest setup if you have exposed beams or you're willing to drill a joist.
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Double Circle Wood Gymnastic Rings
Double Circle$
Double Circle Wood Gymnastic Rings
Wood rings, numbered straps. The single most versatile piece of calisthenics gear you can own.
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HWOOUSA 48" Ceiling-Mount Pull-Up Bar (Multi-Grip, 650 lb)
HWOOUSA$
HWOOUSA 48" Ceiling-Mount Pull-Up Bar (Multi-Grip, 650 lb)
Permanent rafter mount. The pull-up station you set up once when you've outgrown doorway bars.
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airogym Low Wood Parallettes (30cm)
airogym$
airogym Low Wood Parallettes (30cm)
Low parallettes. L-sits, planches, push-up variations. Wood, no wobble.
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airogym Tall Handstand Parallettes
airogym$
airogym Tall Handstand Parallettes
Taller parallettes for handstand push-ups and deeper range. Solid wood, 500 lb rated.
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Perfect Pushup Elite (Rotating Handles)
Perfect Fitness$
Perfect Pushup Elite (Rotating Handles)
Rotating push-up handles. Easier on wrists and elbows than the floor.
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Manificent Heavy-Duty Door Anchor for Resistance Bands
Manificent$
Manificent Heavy-Duty Door Anchor for Resistance Bands
Turns any door into a band station. Rows, pull-aparts, face pulls.
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Jamestry 5-Level Pull-Up Assistance Bands
Jamestry$
Jamestry 5-Level Pull-Up Assistance Bands
5-band set for assisted pull-ups. Build the rep range you need, then drop the band.
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Synergee Mini Loop Bands (Set of 5)
Synergee$
Synergee Mini Loop Bands (Set of 5)
Mini loop bands. Glute activation, lateral walks, hip warm-up before lifts.
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Serious Steel 41" Assisted Pull-Up Bands
Serious Steel Fitness$
Serious Steel 41" Assisted Pull-Up Bands
41" loop bands. Pull-up assist, banded squats and deads, mobility work.
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Vinsguir Ab Roller Wheel
Vinsguir$
Vinsguir Ab Roller Wheel
Cheapest piece of equipment with the highest core ROI. Two reps will tell you everything.
core
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Naitesen Steel Slant Board (Calf / Squat Assist)
Naitesen$
Naitesen Steel Slant Board (Calf / Squat Assist)
Adjustable slant board. Calf stretches, squat ankle mobility, knee work.
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Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells (Pair)
Bowflex$$
Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells (Pair)
5 to 52 lb per dumbbell with a dial. The whole rack in one footprint.
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ZELUS Weighted Vest (20 lb)
ZELUS$
ZELUS Weighted Vest (20 lb)
20 lb vest. The standard for Murph and weighted body-weight work.
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Amazon Basics Cast Iron Kettlebell (35 lb / 16 kg)
Amazon Basics$
Amazon Basics Cast Iron Kettlebell (35 lb / 16 kg)
Honest cast iron, wide handle. Swings, goblet squats, getups.
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RDX Adjustable Training Sandbag (Unfilled, 5-200 lb)
RDX$
RDX Adjustable Training Sandbag (Unfilled, 5-200 lb)
Cheaper than a barbell, harder to use. Carries, slams, rucks.
loading
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WOD Nation Adjustable Speed Jump Rope
WOD Nation$
WOD Nation Adjustable Speed Jump Rope
Cheap, fast, replaceable. Most stimulus per square foot in conditioning.
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Redify Weighted Jump Rope (1 lb)
Redify$
Redify Weighted Jump Rope (1 lb)
1 lb cable, slower turnover. Useful for double-under technique work.
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ProsourceFit Slam Medicine Ball
ProsourceFit$
ProsourceFit Slam Medicine Ball
Dead-bounce slam ball, multiple weights. Power output without the joint cost.
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Titan Fitness High-Low Push/Pull/Drag Sled (600 lb capacity)
Titan Fitness$$
Titan Fitness High-Low Push/Pull/Drag Sled (600 lb capacity)
One sled, three jobs. Push poles, pull straps, drag handles. The 'if you only buy one' pick.
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Power Systems Granite Series Push Sled (Indoor/Outdoor)
Power Systems$$
Power Systems Granite Series Push Sled (Indoor/Outdoor)
Push-focused sled with detachable poles. Holds standard Olympic plates. Built for asphalt and turf.
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2XSR Pull Sled Harness with Drag Strap (1000 lb)
2XSR$
2XSR Pull Sled Harness with Drag Strap (1000 lb)
Harness + drag strap. Attaches to any sled, tire, or weight stack. The cheapest way to add pull conditioning.
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On Men's Cloudsurfer Next Sneakers
On$$
On Men's Cloudsurfer Next Sneakers
The cushioned daily trainer I wear for walks, recovery days, and around the gym between sessions.
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WHITIN Men's Barefoot Cross-Trainer (Zero Drop)
WHITIN$
WHITIN Men's Barefoot Cross-Trainer (Zero Drop)
Wide toe box, zero drop, stiff sole. Budget alternative to Vivobarefoot for lifting and floor work.
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Nike Men's Metcon 8 Cross-Training Shoe
Nike$$
Nike Men's Metcon 8 Cross-Training Shoe
Stable platform for lifts, durable for ropes and box jumps. The default CrossFit-style shoe.
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Adidas Powerlift 5 Weightlifting Shoe
adidas$$
Adidas Powerlift 5 Weightlifting Shoe
Raised heel for squat depth, hard sole, strap. The cheapest real lifting shoe worth owning.
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Rehband Classic 7mm Knee Sleeves (Pair)
Rehband$$
Rehband Classic 7mm Knee Sleeves (Pair)
7mm neoprene, IPF approved. Warmth and joint support for heavy squat days.
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Iron Bull Strength 10mm Powerlifting Belt (IPF Approved)
Iron Bull Strength$
Iron Bull Strength 10mm Powerlifting Belt (IPF Approved)
10mm leather, prong buckle, 4" wide. Built for heavy squats and deads.
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Gymreapers Weightlifting Wrist Wraps (18", IPF Approved)
Gymreapers$
Gymreapers Weightlifting Wrist Wraps (18", IPF Approved)
Heavy-duty thumb-loop wraps. Press, jerk, handstand work.
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EVMT Brands Liquid Chalk
EVMT Brands$
EVMT Brands Liquid Chalk
Liquid chalk, no powder mess. Grip insurance for heavy pulls and bar work.
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RECOVERY 19

Amazon Basics High-Density Foam Roller (36 in)
Amazon Basics$
Amazon Basics High-Density Foam Roller (36 in)
Cheap, dense, lasts forever. The 36-inch length is the only one worth owning.
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Velocity Lacrosse Balls (Multi-Pack)
Velocity$
Velocity Lacrosse Balls (Multi-Pack)
The cheapest tool that can change your day. Pin one under glutes, calves, lats, t-spine.
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TheraGun Mini (3rd Gen)
Therabody$$
TheraGun Mini (3rd Gen)
Pocket-size massage gun. Small enough that I actually use it.
soft tissue
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5BILLION Peanut Double Massage Ball
5BILLION FITNESS$
5BILLION Peanut Double Massage Ball
Peanut shape rolls the spine without hitting the spinous processes. T-spine release.
soft tissue
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Power Guidance Muscle Floss Bands
POWER GUIDANCE$
Power Guidance Muscle Floss Bands
Compression floss bands for joint mobility (knees, elbows, ankles). Max 2 minutes per pass.
soft tissue
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Trideer Cork Yoga Blocks (2-Pack)
Trideer$
Trideer Cork Yoga Blocks (2-Pack)
Dense cork blocks. Hip mobility, handstand drills, deeper stretches.
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Slim Panda Cotton Yoga Strap (D-Ring)
Slim Panda$
Slim Panda Cotton Yoga Strap (D-Ring)
Non-elastic strap, D-ring buckle. Hamstring and shoulder PNF stretching.
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Hyperice Normatec 3 Compression Boots (Legs)
Hyperice$$
Hyperice Normatec 3 Compression Boots (Legs)
Pneumatic compression boots. Recovery tool that actually feels like recovery.
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AudaciaGo XXL Inflatable Ice Bath Tub (216 gal)
AudaciaGo$$
AudaciaGo XXL Inflatable Ice Bath Tub (216 gal)
Insulated cold-plunge tub, thermometer included. The cheap way to start cold work without a chest freezer build.
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Hooga HG300 Red Light Therapy Panel
Hooga$$
Hooga HG300 Red Light Therapy Panel
660 nm + 850 nm panel. Joint and muscle recovery, post-session use.
light therapy
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Manta Sleep Mask (100% Light Blocking)
Manta Sleep$
Manta Sleep Mask (100% Light Blocking)
Adjustable eye cups, no pressure on lashes. The travel sleep tool that actually works.
sleep
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Bearaby Cotton Weighted Blanket (15 lb)
Bearaby$$
Bearaby Cotton Weighted Blanket (15 lb)
Hand-knit cotton, breathable, machine washable. Deep-pressure stimulation users report helps them fall asleep faster.
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Nodpod Gentle-Pressure Weighted Sleep Mask
nodpod$
Nodpod Gentle-Pressure Weighted Sleep Mask
Weighted bead pods over the eyes. The pressure cue most users find calming when shutting off the brain at night.
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BLAZE Performance Nose Strips (60 ct)
BLAZE$
BLAZE Performance Nose Strips (60 ct)
Athletic-grade nasal strips, oil and sweat proof adhesive. Open the airway for nose-only breathing during training and sleep.
sleep
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Yogasleep Dohm Classic White Noise Machine
Yogasleep$
Yogasleep Dohm Classic White Noise Machine
Mechanical fan-based white noise. The original. Sounds analog because it is. Masks hotel hallways, snoring partners, city windows.
sleep
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GUNNAR Intercept Blue-Light Glasses (Amber Max)
GUNNAR$
GUNNAR Intercept Blue-Light Glasses (Amber Max)
Amber Max lens, the strong-tint version. Wear 90 minutes before bed to dial back screen blue light if you cannot turn the screens off.
sleep
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MEW X AIR Mouth Tape / Nose-Breathing Kit
FFX$
MEW X AIR Mouth Tape / Nose-Breathing Kit
Reusable nose-breathing kit. Alternative to disposable mouth tape. Trains nasal breathing during sleep.
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Whoop (Recovery & Strain Wearable)
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YETI Rambler 26 oz Bottle (Chug Cap)
YETI$
YETI Rambler 26 oz Bottle (Chug Cap)
The bottle that keeps water cold all day. Chug cap, vacuum insulated.
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NUTRITION 31

Always check with your doctor before adding new supplements.
Chicago · Local Pickup
In Chicago and want to pick up locally? Here's where I send my in-person clients.
  • Lifespring Health Foods · Lincoln Park
    General supplements + health foods.
  • Printer's Row Pharmacy · South Loop · 701 S Clark St
    Cost-plus pharmacy. Carries Thorne and Ortho Molecular. Compounding available.
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey (5 lb, French Vanilla)
Optimum Nutrition$
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey (5 lb, French Vanilla)
The default whey isolate. A 5 lb tub lasts a long time.
Always check with your doctor before adding new supplements.
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Garden of Life Sport Organic Plant Protein (Vanilla)
Garden of Life$
Garden of Life Sport Organic Plant Protein (Vanilla)
Plant-based, NSF Certified for Sport. Dairy-free option for clients who need it.
Always check with your doctor before adding new supplements.
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BulkSupplements Creatine Monohydrate (1 kg, Unflavored)
BulkSupplements$
BulkSupplements Creatine Monohydrate (1 kg, Unflavored)
5 g a day. Cheapest cost per serving without a flavor markup.
Always check with your doctor before adding new supplements.
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Legion Pulse Pre-Workout (Fruit Punch)
LEGION$$
Legion Pulse Pre-Workout (Fruit Punch)
Naturally sweetened pre-workout. Beta-alanine, citrulline, alpha-GPC. Heavy days only.
Always check with your doctor before adding new supplements.
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Nutricost Beta-Alanine Powder (500 g)
Nutricost$
Nutricost Beta-Alanine Powder (500 g)
3-5 g/day. The classic performance amino, what users take to push the burn back on sets in the 60-240 second window.
Always check with your doctor before adding new supplements.
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BulkSupplements L-Citrulline Malate 2:1 Powder (1 kg)
BulkSupplements$
BulkSupplements L-Citrulline Malate 2:1 Powder (1 kg)
6-8 g pre-training. What users take for the pump and for endurance in higher-rep sets. Cheaper bulk option.
Always check with your doctor before adding new supplements.
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Kaged Creatine HCl Capsules (75 servings)
Kaged$$
Kaged Creatine HCl Capsules (75 servings)
Smaller dose form, no powder to mix. The format users pick when monohydrate gives them GI issues. Capsules, no loading required.
Always check with your doctor before adding new supplements.
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Create Creatine Monohydrate Gummies (Orange)
Create$$
Create Creatine Monohydrate Gummies (Orange)
1.5 g creatine per gummy. The format that wins on adherence for clients who hate powder. Take 3-4 to hit the daily dose.
Always check with your doctor before adding new supplements.
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LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes (Variety Pack, 54 ct)
LMNT$$
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes (Variety Pack, 54 ct)
High-sodium electrolyte mix. Try it once before any 60+ minute conditioning session.
Always check with your doctor before adding new supplements.
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Doctor's Best Magnesium Glycinate (240 ct, 200 mg)
Doctor's Best$
Doctor's Best Magnesium Glycinate (240 ct, 200 mg)
Chelated magnesium glycinate. Cheap, well tolerated, evening dose.
Always check with your doctor before adding new supplements.
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Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides (Unflavored)
Vital Proteins$
Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides (Unflavored)
Unflavored collagen. Drops into coffee or shakes without changing the taste.
Always check with your doctor before adding new supplements.
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Sports Research Omega-3 Fish Oil (180 softgels)
Sports Research$
Sports Research Omega-3 Fish Oil (180 softgels)
Triple-strength fish oil from Wild Alaska Pollock. MSC certified.
Always check with your doctor before adding new supplements.
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Nature Made Vitamin D3 + K2 (5000 IU, 30 ct)
Nature Made$
Nature Made Vitamin D3 + K2 (5000 IU, 30 ct)
D3 paired with K2 so calcium goes where it should. Daily.
Always check with your doctor before adding new supplements.
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Bloom Nutrition Superfood Greens (Berry)
Bloom Nutrition$
Bloom Nutrition Superfood Greens (Berry)
Greens powder with probiotics. Cheaper alternative to AG1 for the daily greens habit.
Always check with your doctor before adding new supplements.
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Garden of Life RAW Probiotics for Men (90 ct)
Garden of Life$$
Garden of Life RAW Probiotics for Men (90 ct)
Multi-strain probiotic blend formulated for men. What users take to support digestion and regularity when training is hard on the gut.
Always check with your doctor before adding new supplements.
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NOW Foods Super Enzymes (180 ct)
NOW Foods$
NOW Foods Super Enzymes (180 ct)
Bromelain, ox bile, pancreatin, papain. The digestive support stack users take with big training-day meals to break down protein and fats.
Always check with your doctor before adding new supplements.
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TruBrain Clockwise (NAD Booster)
TruBrain$$
TruBrain Clockwise (NAD Booster)
Nicotinamide NAD precursor. What people in the longevity world take for cellular energy.
Always check with your doctor before adding new supplements.
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NOW Foods L-Theanine 200 mg (60 ct)
NOW Foods$
NOW Foods L-Theanine 200 mg (60 ct)
Pair 100-200 mg L-theanine with caffeine for the smoother focus most users report. Calm without the crash.
Always check with your doctor before adding new supplements.
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Nutricost KSM-66 Ashwagandha 600 mg (60 ct)
Nutricost$
Nutricost KSM-66 Ashwagandha 600 mg (60 ct)
KSM-66 root extract with BioPerine. The adaptogen most users take for stress modulation and sleep quality on hard training blocks.
Always check with your doctor before adding new supplements.
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Real Mushrooms Lion's Mane Cognition (120 ct)
Real Mushrooms$
Real Mushrooms Lion's Mane Cognition (120 ct)
Real fruiting body extract (not mycelium-on-grain). What users take for daily focus and cognitive maintenance.
Always check with your doctor before adding new supplements.
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Life Extension Neuro-Mag Magnesium L-Threonate (90 ct)
Life Extension$$
Life Extension Neuro-Mag Magnesium L-Threonate (90 ct)
The Magtein form of magnesium. The version research suggests crosses the blood-brain barrier. What users take for cognition, sleep depth.
Always check with your doctor before adding new supplements.
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Double Wood Alpha-GPC Choline (60 ct, 600 mg)
Double Wood Supplements$
Double Wood Alpha-GPC Choline (60 ct, 600 mg)
300-600 mg pre-training. Choline source linked to acetylcholine output. What users stack with caffeine for cleaner focus on hard sessions.
Always check with your doctor before adding new supplements.
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TruBrain Drinks (30-Pack)
TruBrain$$
TruBrain Drinks (30-Pack)
Single-serve nootropic drinks. Designed by neuroscientists. What I reach for when I need to write or coach back-to-back and can't crash.
Always check with your doctor before adding new supplements.
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TruBrain Nootropic Capsules (Mushrooms)
TruBrain$$
TruBrain Nootropic Capsules (Mushrooms)
Capsule form, mushroom-based nootropic blend. The pill version of the drinks for travel or pocket use.
Always check with your doctor before adding new supplements.
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TruBrain Nootropic Coffee Enhancer
TruBrain$$
TruBrain Nootropic Coffee Enhancer
Drop-in stack for your coffee. Same TruBrain nootropic profile, paired with caffeine you already drink.
Always check with your doctor before adding new supplements.
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BlenderBottle Classic V2 Shaker (28 oz)
BlenderBottle$
BlenderBottle Classic V2 Shaker (28 oz)
The classic. The wire ball does the work, the lid doesn't leak in your gym bag.
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RXBAR Protein Bars (Variety, 10-pack)
RXBAR$
RXBAR Protein Bars (Variety, 10-pack)
Real-food ingredients, 12 g protein. Default protein bar in the gym bag.
Always check with your doctor before adding new supplements.
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Etekcity Digital Kitchen / Food Scale
Etekcity$
Etekcity Digital Kitchen / Food Scale
Stainless top, grams + ounces. The single most accurate way to know what you actually ate. Required tool for nutrition tracking.
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KOMUEE Glass Meal Prep Containers (10-pack, 30 oz)
KOMUEE$
KOMUEE Glass Meal Prep Containers (10-pack, 30 oz)
Airtight glass containers, microwave + freezer + dishwasher safe. The meal prep system that actually outlasts plastic.
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Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags (4-Pack)
Stasher$$
Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags (4-Pack)
Microwave, freezer, dishwasher, oven, sous vide. The reusable bag system that replaces a year of disposable Ziploc.
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PackIt Freezable Classic Lunch Box (Black)
PackIt$
PackIt Freezable Classic Lunch Box (Black)
Freeze the whole bag overnight, no ice packs. Keeps prepped meals cold for 8+ hours. The bag that makes daily meal prep portable.
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BOOKS 20

Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training (3rd Edition)
Mark Rippetoe$
Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training (3rd Edition)
The barbell strength canon. If you only own one lifting book, this is it.
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Practical Programming for Strength Training (3rd Edition)
Mark Rippetoe & Andy Baker$
Practical Programming for Strength Training (3rd Edition)
Periodization fundamentals. Read it once you outgrow novice linear progression.
strength
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Body by Science
Doug McGuff & John Little$
Body by Science
HIT-style strength training, 12 minutes a week. The contrarian read.
strength
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Overcoming Gravity (2nd Edition)
Steven Low$$
Overcoming Gravity (2nd Edition)
The calisthenics canon. Periodization for body-weight strength, top to bottom.
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The Naked Warrior
Pavel Tsatsouline$
The Naked Warrior
Two body-weight movements (one-arm push-up, pistol squat) and how to grease the groove.
calisthenics
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Endure
Alex Hutchinson$
Endure
The science of pacing, mental limits, and what "out of gas" actually means.
endurance
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Training for the Uphill Athlete
Steve House, Scott Johnston, Kilian Jornet$$
Training for the Uphill Athlete
Heart-rate zones and aerobic base from the alpinism world. The serious endurance manual.
endurance
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Becoming a Supple Leopard (2nd Edition)
Kelly Starrett$$
Becoming a Supple Leopard (2nd Edition)
The mobility encyclopedia. Look up your problem joint, do the drill.
health
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Why We Sleep
Matthew Walker, PhD$
Why We Sleep
Sleep is the recovery tool that beats every other recovery tool combined.
health
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Renaissance Woman: Fat Loss, Muscle Growth & Performance Through Scientific Eating
Renaissance Periodization$
Renaissance Woman: Fat Loss, Muscle Growth & Performance Through Scientific Eating
Israetel-team nutrition science. Caloric phasing for fat loss, gain, and maintenance.
health
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Can't Hurt Me (Clean Edition)
David Goggins$
Can't Hurt Me (Clean Edition)
Required reading the first time you think the workout sounds hard.
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Living with a SEAL
Jesse Itzler$
Living with a SEAL
Funny entry point to Goggins-style discipline. Quick read.
mindset
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Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual Mk1-MOD1
Jocko Willink$
Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual Mk1-MOD1
Short. Direct. Sleep, train, eat. No excuses.
mindset
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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
Carol S. Dweck$
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
Fixed vs growth mindset. Names what derails most clients before week 4.
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The Daily Stoic
Ryan Holiday & Stephen Hanselman$
The Daily Stoic
One short Stoic meditation per day. The morning anchor.
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The Inner Game of Tennis
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The Inner Game of Tennis
The classic mental performance book. Self 1 vs Self 2 maps onto every PR attempt.
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Atomic Habits
James Clear$
Atomic Habits
The system over goals book. Every client who finishes a program reads this first.
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Deep Work
Cal Newport$
Deep Work
Train your focus the way you train your body. Same principles, different muscle.
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Building a StoryBrand 2.0
Donald Miller$
Building a StoryBrand 2.0
How to talk about what you do without sounding like every other coach.
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The 1-Page Marketing Plan
Allan Dib$
The 1-Page Marketing Plan
For coach friends building their own client base. Direct, practical, no fluff.
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