Some movements use tools that don’t fit neatly into traditional equipment categories. This section covers powerful, athletic, or unconventional exercises that bring variety and functionality to your training.
What Belongs in "Other"?
Think power tools, odd objects, or conditioning-focused gear:
- Slam Balls: For explosive power (e.g. ball slams).
- Landmine Setups: Rotational presses, rows, and hinges.
- Sleds: Pushes, drags, and explosive drive work.
- Sandbags: Grip-heavy, awkward lifts for total-body training.
- Ropes, Vests, Aqua Bags: For instability, endurance, and movement prep.
These movements often shine in athletic training, rehab, or when you just want something different.
Why Use These Tools?
- Build explosiveness and conditioning.
- Add fun and intensity to your routine.
- Target rotational strength and dynamic movement patterns.
- Improve real-world strength through awkward loading.
Sample Exercises
- Ball slams
- Landmine press
- Weighted carries (vests or sandbags)
- Sled drags
- Aqua bag squats
- Rope slams
If it doesn’t quite fit, but it still hits hard — it goes here.
⚠️ Heads up: This category is kind of the junk drawer of the training world. Useful, a little chaotic, and possibly getting reorganized (or thrown out) in the future. We’ll see. 😅
Absolutely. These movements are used by athletes, fighters, and functional strength coaches to develop real-world power and control.
Some tools have DIY options (e.g. using a backpack instead of a vest). But if not, these exercises are optional — not essential.
These are great as finishers, accessories, or power-focused additions — but the basics (squat, hinge, push, pull) should still be your foundation.