The NOBULL CF Games 2022 has been over for less than a month.
This extraordinary edition was the first without the legendary director, Dave Castro. In his place we saw the historic head Judge Adrian Bozman.
The task of programming the Games was not simple for Adrian, but we can say with absolute certainty that Bozman has created one of the most spectacular Games ever seen to date.
Many movements of gymnastics, Strongman, Olympic weightlifting. In short, never before have athletes been tested on all domains in a truly balanced way.
Some rehearsals were really exciting, thanks to the presence of the audience. How not to mention :
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The Capitol
For time:
20 Pig flips
3.5-mile run
200-m Jerry bag carry
200-m Husafell carry
Women: 350-lb Pig, (2) 70-lb Jerry bags, 150-lb Husafell
Men: 510-lb Pig, (2) 100-lb Jerry bags, 200-lb Husafell
The emotion and energy of the audience are really something that you can’t explain. This is the real spirit you breathe at the Games!
This and much more was held in Madison, Wisconsin and as always this event truly represents the best of the best athletes from around the world.
Working out with equipment used during the Games
Lots of tools were used at the Games this year. But the predominance seems to have been given to equipment that winks at the world of Strongman.
We have attended all the events very carefully and in this article we will try to give you as much equipment as possible similar to that of the Games to be able to train at the box or in your home gym to experience the Games even if only for fun.
Let’s analyze together the workouts of the Games and see what equipment was used and how to buy it on our website.
Are we ready? Let’s get started!
WOD 2 Skill Speed Medley
3 rounds of races through pegboards, jump ropes, pistols, and handstand walks.
Quarterfinal Round:
3/2 pegboard ascents
75 unbroken single-unders
10 unbroken single-leg squats, left
10 unbroken single-leg squats, right
Handstand walk course
Semifinal Round:
2/1 strict pegboard ascents
50 unbroken double-unders
10 unbroken single-leg squats, left
10 unbroken single-leg squats, right
Handstand walk course, pirouette start
Final Round:
1 strict pegboard ascent
25 double-under crossovers
10 unbroken single-leg squats, left
10 unbroken single-leg squats, right
Handstand walk course, low start
Equipment used during event 2
Kingsbox Peg Board
The line of the KingsBox Peg Board is produced in Europe.
Unlike the others, our peg boards are made of beech wood, which is solid and durable. We decided to prepare 41 holes and tear the surface to protect it from scratches, moisture and dirt. The product has been made and tested in collaboration with the best athletes KingsBox.
Jump ropes
Regardless of whether you practice basketball, boxing, functional exercise or running: rope is such a versatile accessory that you must always have in your bag. That’s why there are so many in our offer – for all tastes and needs.
If you want to improve your reactivity and your overall fitness, the rope and the right solution. The advantage of this rope you’re seeing, is in the ball that connects the handles and the rope.
Wod 3 Elizabeth Elevated
21-15-9-9-9 reps for time of:
Squat cleans
Dips with parallel bar traverses
Women: 95-lb cleans
Men: 135-lb cleans
Equipment used during event 3
High Vr Parallettes
Parallel exercises offer many advantages, and experts highlight three of the most important reasons that will convince you to do some exercise on this gadget. First, the bar is very versatile, as it allows you to perform both thrust and traction exercises.
In addition, it helps you develop control over your body. Thirdly, with this tool you consume a lot of calories and eliminate fat deposits. Although athletes often resort to running and other cardio exercises with the thought that they will lose most of their fat, free body exercises have proven even more effective.
The KingsBox high parallettes are composed of two parts and are connected by a safety element. With this element, the width between the handles is adjusted and at the same time increases the safety and stability of the bar.
Rocker arms
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Bumpers
Wod 6 Up and Over
3 rounds for time:
12 muscle-ups
25 jump-overs
30 GHD sit-ups
Then,
84-ft weighted lunge
Women: Jump 50-in log, 30-in box, 20-in Pig, lunge 125-lb axle bar
Men: Jump 50-in log, 42-in box, 20-in Pig, lunge 185-lb axle bar
Equipment used during event 6
Gymnastics rings
Until a few years ago wooden gymnastics rings could be seen almost exclusively at the Olympics, but thanks to cross training and calisthenics, they are becoming more common even in gyms and home gyms.
Training with rings increases strength and increases muscle mass without putting pressure on the joints.
The rings are made of laminated Baltic birch. The package also includes polyester straps, with a load capacity of 1.5 tons, which guarantee maximum safety during any operation. The straps are equipped with a Velcro part, on which the excess part of them must be attached.
Kingsbox Axle Bar
The Axle Bar is a great tool that will help you spice up your workouts. Although it is best known among the Strongmans, it can be used by any sports enthusiast to train pushes, pull-ups and helps to strengthen the grip.
The Axle bar has no bearings and no knurling. So you can use it anywhere, even on sand.
Wod 8 Rinse ‘N’ Repeat
Every 2 minutes:
50-yard swim
8-cal Ski Erg*
*Add 2 calories each round for 6 rounds, then complete as many calories as possible for rounds 7 and 8.
Equipment used during the event 8
Concept2 Skierg – Pm5
The skierg of Concept2 puts nordic skiing within the reach of everyone. The training of Nordic skiing, which has long been recognized as one of the toughest, develops strength and endurance and is an excellent training for legs, arms and torso. The skierg can be used both for the double pole technique, and for the classic with alternating arms.
The skierg uses the same air resistance and electronic monitoring as the indoor rower, a choice from rowing athletes around the world since 1981, so you can rest assured that the machine is built to last. In addition to being durable and well built, the skierg is also sophisticated with an advanced monitor that provides accurate and immediate data on training performance.
Wod 9 Hat Trick
3 rounds for total time of:
Sprint
20 wall-ball shots
6 dumbbell snatches
Rest 4 minutes between rounds
Women:
14-lb ball to 11 ft
Snatch 70-lb DB
Men:
20-lb ball to 12 ft
Snatch 100-lb DB
Equipment used during event 9
The cannon wall ball
Are you among those who love or hate wall ball exercises? It doesn’t count. Even if you snort every time this exercise is scheduled, you have to admit: the Cannon Wall Ball helps to strengthen the whole body and can be used in any strength or cardio training. As the product name suggests, it is most often used for wall balls, but can also be used for squats, Med Ball Clean and Thrusters.
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Hex Dumbbells
The KingsBox hexagonal rubberized handlebars are made of high quality rubber and have a steel core inside. The grip is equipped with knurling and has been chrome coated for greater strength, while the rubber sides increase safety during training with this product.
Wod 10 Sandbag Ladder
1-rep-max sandbag-to-shoulder
Women: Bags from 160-250 lb
Men: Bags from 240-340 lb
Equipment used during the event 10
Kingsbox Ultimate Sand Bag
We have added to our catalog the Ultimate Sand Bag given the great demand for heavier Sand Bags. We wanted to do even more and we are therefore offering you bags not only comfortable to carry but to which you can also change the weight. If you move from one gym to another or exercise occasionally at home, you probably won’t be carrying heavy stacks of stones or medicine balls. A great alternative is the Ultimate Sand Bag, which can be emptied and then comfortably filled in another place.
Thanks to the possibility of filling the Sand Bag, you have the possibility to adjust the weight according to training and abilities. The Sand Bag is made of neoprene, very durable and inside there is another practical zipper bag, which should be filled with great ease.
Wod 11 The Alpaca
For time:
126-ft sled push, decreasing in load
20 kettlebell clean and jerks
42-ft sled push with 2 KBs
15 kettlebell clean and jerks
42-ft sled push with 4 KBs
10 kettlebell clean and jerks
42-ft sled push with 6 KBs
Women: Six 24-kg kettlebells
Men: Six 32-kg kettlebells
Equipment used during event 11
Royal Sled 2.0 is a versatile sled that is suitable for all types of training. A high quality construction made from a single piece of steel and equipped for intensive workouts on different surfaces.
Compared to other sleds, the Royal Sled 2.0 has a smaller surface area for the best use of space. We can load the sled with weights up to 300 kg for an even more difficult training.As the Royal Sled 2.0 was produced in our factories, you can therefore be sure of the quality of the product.
Kettlebells
No matter what your training goal is, kettlebells are a great alternative to the rest of your equipment. They will help you strengthen your muscles and improve your balance. Squats and lunges will take on new dimensions and practicing a variety of swing exercises will strengthen your torso, back and arms.
KingsBox products are already renowned for their quality. And we also want to maintain our reputation with these new Kettlebells: each weight is handmade to meet all your needs. The handle is a bit bigger, using them will be a challenge.
Wod 12 Back Nine
For time:
54-ft yoke carry
2 front squats
3 deadlifts
2 front squats
54-ft yoke carry
Women: 485-lb yoke, 215-lb squat, 315-lb deadlift
Men: 665-lb yoke, 315-lb squat, 475-lb deadlift
Equipment used during event 12
Yoke
Conclusion
Ok we all agree that your garden or your gym are not the Coliseum of Madison in WI, but surely buying this equipment you can try to do the same workouts as the elite CrossFit Games athletes.
The cost? You’ll be surprised to find that some are really cheap and are very very funny!
Looking forward to see you at the next Games 🙂
