Gear guides

The gym is free. A few extras make it better.

Short, practical guides to the small kit that gets the most out of an outdoor gym: what it’s for, what to look for, and what to skip.

• 01

  What to bring to an outdoor gym

  The short checklist that makes a park workout as good as a gym one.

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• 02

  Resistance bands for pull-ups

  The fastest route to your first pull-up, and how to pick the right strength.

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• 03

  Gymnastic rings for outdoor bars

  Hang them on any bar and you’ve got rows, dips and muscle-ups.

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• 04

  Grip chalk and gloves for outdoor bars

  Slick, cold or rusty bars? Here’s what actually helps.

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• 05

  Weighted vests for calisthenics

  Once bodyweight gets easy, this is how you keep progressing at the park.

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• 06

  No outdoor gym nearby? Doorway pull-up bars

  For rainy days and the days you can’t get to the park.

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