Training Articles for Obstacle Athletes
Technique breakdowns, training programs, and coaching insights for ninja, OCR, and climbing athletes.
How to Improve Your Warped Wall Technique
A step-by-step breakdown of the run, the jump, and the reach that gets you to the top of the Warped Wall consistently.
Why You Keep Missing the Salmon Ladder (and How to Fix It)
The Salmon Ladder fails for one of four reasons. Diagnose yours and follow the drill progression that solves it.
Top Grip Strength Exercises for Ninja Warriors
The exact grip drills that translate to laches, cliffhangers, pegboards, and ring traversals — programmed for ninja-specific endurance.
The 6 Most Common OCR Race Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
What separates Spartan and Tough Mudder finishers from podium athletes — and the technique adjustments that close the gap.
How AI Is Changing Athletic Coaching
Computer vision and motion analysis are giving every athlete access to insights that used to require a $200/hour coach.
How to Train for Your First Ninja Competition
A 12-week roadmap from gym-curious to competition-ready, with the technical milestones every level requires.