GORUCK Challenge Pants
Will bought the GORUCK Challenge Pants in brown/tan for tactical fitness competitions but never used them there: a poor fit, a tight seat, baggy lower legs and not enough stretch. Verdict: Not Good.
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American Barbell Stainless Steel Competition Bar
Chad has owned American Barbell's stainless steel competition bar since 2016 for Olympic weightlifting and coaching in Florida. Fine knurling, ghost center knurl, nearly zero sleeve wobble after a decade. Verdict: Good.
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NOBULL Men’s Tee
Will trained in the NOBULL Men's Tee through a humid South Florida summer. Very light, non-restrictive and breathable even when soaked; it shows some wear early but then holds steady. Verdict: Good.
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Gymreapers Basic Tee
Will wore the Gymreapers Basic Tee for heavy lifting and metcon sessions. It fits a large, athletic frame great, but the cotton blend gets heavy and soggy and loses its shape once it's soaked with sweat. Verdict: Not Good.
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Naked Energy Pre-Workout
Verdict Good: Naked Energy is an impressive, "clean-label" pre-workout that successfully bridges the gap between intense performance and digestive comfort.
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Reebok CrossFit Nano X5
Verdict Good: The Reebok CrossFit Nano X5 is a solid all-around indoor gym shoe with good stability for lifting, comfortable enough for extended wear, and versatile enough for rope climbs, carries, drags, and short runs.
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MusclePharm Pro Series Clear-ISO
Verdict Good: This is one of the cleanest whey protein isolates I've tried. The flavors are decent, it mixes easily into a light, refreshing drink, and it's very easy on an empty stomach.
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Velaasa Strake Weightlifting Shoes
Verdict Good: These shoes deliver solid performance and hold up well.
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