I’ve been more and more recently using the word STRAIN in referencing things like work capacity and effort. After all, when we stress our bodies through lifting, running and fitness, we are for the most part building STRAIN.

Two of my favorite training tools are the Training Mask and the Clean & Jerk Attahcment from Pur Motion. These two, when paired together can help build strain and work capacity in ways you wouldn’t believe.

Obviously weight training gives you resistance training for your muscles. Created by “The Training Mask Company” what the Training Mask does is gives you resistance training for you lungs and diaphragm. This advanced “Cardio Training” builds incredible endurance and work capacity.

“The TrainingMask® will give you a substantial edge in your workouts. The TrainingMask® is a tool that is designed to improve your conditioning, strength, and power. Oftentimes the only thing that separates someone who is really fit from someone who is getting in shape is how much work they can do and tolerate during an exercise session.

If you can do more work and sustain that work load longer, you will be that much closer to fitness or athletic excellence. TrainingMask® can give you the stamina, endurance, and workout capacity you need to stay the course and get results.”

-Training Mask Company

The Training Mask works!!!

The Clean & Jerk attachment is one of the best plate loaded devices that I’ve ever used. It’s a completely user friendly way to perform explosive lifts and other movements not only safely, but in my opinion more efficient.

“The CLEAN & JERK attachment is the most advanced landmine attachment ever designed for non-weight lifters (but weight lifters can benefit tremendously too). Its ergonomic design places the load in the mid-line of the body making the triple extension (ankles, knees and hips) more natural. Now you can get stronger and explosive by lifting heavy without creating self inflicted joint pain.

The neutral swivel handles allows for natural joint alignment at the wrists, elbows and most important the shoulders hence eliminating unnecessary joint pain! The CLEAN & JERK makes the deadlift, squat jumps, power cleans and snatches more natural hence easier for strength coaches to teach and for athletes to learn. Who doesn’t want that!”

-from Pur Motion, makers of the CLEAN & JERK attachment

In conclusion, I strongly believe that pairing the Training Mask and the Clean & Jerk is a “one two punch” towards building strength, power, endurance, work capacity and overall STRAIN. Together they create the ultimate game changer