BRENDEN DOBEL

Looking for the best hack squat machines to round out your leg day? I have spent the last few months testing and comparing ten of the most popular hack squat and leg press combo units on the market, and I can tell you the right machine is the difference between a routine leg session and … Read more

I spent six weeks testing ten of the best glute ham developers currently on the market, and the results surprised me. The gap between budget and premium models is narrower than I expected, but the difference between a dedicated GHD machine and a floor glider is enormous. A glute ham developer is one of the … Read more

When I first started yoga, I rolled out a borrowed 3mm mat and ended every session with aching wrists and a bruised tailbone. That’s when I learned the difference a quality mat makes. The best thick yoga mats in start at 6mm of cushioning, with 1-inch and 2-inch options built specifically for users dealing with … Read more

Picking the best boxing headgear changed how I train. After 30 days of testing eight models across sparring, heavy bag work, and pad drills, the right protection made my sessions feel safer and my reactions sharper. Whether you are stepping into your first sparring class or preparing for amateur competition, the headgear you choose directly … Read more

After spending three months rolling, drilling, and sparring in 10 different pairs of MMA gloves, our team can tell you exactly what separates a great glove from a mediocre one. The best MMA gloves combine knuckle protection, wrist support, and grappling mobility in a package that holds up to daily abuse. MMA gloves are open-finger … Read more

Looking for the best grappling dummies to drill solo at home? I have spent the last three months testing seven of the most popular Brazilian jiu jitsu, wrestling, judo, and MMA dummies on the market, from a $29.99 budget canvas shell to a $412.99 heavy-duty pre-filled Century. A good grappling dummy acts like a passive … Read more

I have been training boxers for the better part of a decade, and the single piece of equipment that separates a productive session from a frustrating one is the focus mitts in the coach’s hands. After burning through six pairs over the years, I learned the hard way that not all mitts catch the same, … Read more

If you have ever taken a clean roundhouse to the ribs while holding a pad, you already know: not every kicking shield is built the same. After three months of drilling, sparring, and absorbing more kicks than my shins care to remember, our team narrowed the field to the eight best kick shields worth your … Read more

I have been around boxing gyms long enough to know that footwork is the silent half of the fight. A sharp jab means nothing if your feet slide across the canvas on every pivot. The right pair of the best boxing shoes turns messy footwork into crisp angles and quick exits, and it does it … Read more

I have spent the last four months coaching youth practice sessions and logging mat time in every shoe on this list. After testing ten pairs across drills, live rounds, and full tournaments, our top picks are the ASICS Aggressor 6 for all-around performance, the Adidas Combat Speed 5 for grip and value, and the ASICS … Read more