Exercises with other equipment
122 exercises you can do with other equipment. Tap for technique and tips.
Miscellaneous equipment is a broad category spanning 122 exercises that reaches far beyond standard gym fixtures. The anterior chain dominates with 34 exercises, but the posterior chain, lats, chest, and shoulders follow closely—reflecting how these movements often load the body across multiple planes at once.
This isn't a category built for isolation. You'll find athletic implements like Atlas stones and simulators alongside conditioning movements like bench sprints and cycling, rehabilitative tools like balance boards and bear crawl with sled drag—and everything in between.
Strength, explosiveness, and compound movement
The core of this category is compound movements that demand strength and coordination in tandem. Box jumps and battle ropes spike your heart rate while developing explosive leg power and shoulder-back endurance respectively. Axle deadlifts and trap bar deadlifts call for practical strength—the kind that actually translates to real life.
For those exploring less common implements, Conan's wheel and crucifix holds test balance and stability in ways few machines can replicate. Bodyweight rows and band-assisted pull-ups offer movement patterns that complement free weights without requiring heavy iron.
Build the foundation—stability first
Many of these exercises assume a stable base. Balance board work and anterior tibialis SMR aren't warm-up tricks; they're legitimate training that builds proprioception and anterior shin strength, protecting your knees and ankles under heavier loads.
A common mistake is jumping straight into bear crawl with sled drag or chain presses without having built control through the hips and scapulae. Spend time with the foundational patterns, then progress resistance with bands or external load once technique is solid.
Recovery and mobility are built in
This category contains more mobility and recovery work than most. Chest stretch for the pecs and front delts, seated upper back stretch, and chest opener over head aren't bonus exercises to skip when time runs out—they're core tools.
A complete session might look like this: start with anterior tibialis SMR and balance board activation, slot in battle ropes and box jumps for conditioning and explosiveness, finish with axle deadlifts or ab wheel work for strength—then cap it off with targeted stretching. Variation is the whole point.