Here's How to Gear Up Like the Spartan Island Ninja Grant Mccartney
Whenever you’re starting a new training program, one way to stick to it is to refresh your training gear and your equipment setup. Seven-time American Ninja Warrior, German Ninja Warrior Grand Champion, and Spartan Games competitor Grant Mccartney knows a thing or two (or 10) about training like a badass to crush obstacles.
When he designed his new, four-week Island Ninja training program, these are the three pieces of Spartan merchandise and three pieces of Titan Fitness equipment that Mccartney picked straight from our shop and Titan’s before he crushed the workouts.
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Island Ninja Grant Mccartney's High-Performance Obstacle Training Equipment and Gear
THE HEAVY SLAM BALL
Race-day obstacles like the Atlas Carry are awkward and heavy and there’s no better way to train for the challenge than with a piece of equipment that replicates it. To build a body that’s ready for a heavy lift and carry, Mccartney does 200-meter carries for five rounds with the Titan Fitness’ 150-pound Rubber Tread Slam Ball.
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Titan Rubber Tread Slam Ball
THE SLED UNIT
When facing obstacles like a heavy uphill sandbag or bucket carry, another useful training implement is Titan Fitness’ Pro Sled Core Unit. Mccartney adds multiple 50-foot pulls and pushes with his sled to build unbreakable knees and hips by strengthening the quads, hamstrings, and glutes.
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Titan Pro Sled Core Unit
THE BARBELL AND PLATES
A quality barbell and plates is an essential piece of equipment for any Spartan. Getting under some heavy weight for squats, or ripping it off the floor will build total-body strength and resilience. Mccartney went with Titan Fitness’ Cerakote Olympic Barbell along with a set of Elite Classic Barbell Bumper plates for his heavy squats, deadlifts, power cleans, and more.
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Titan Series Cerakote Olympic Barbell
Titan LB Elite Classic Black Bumper Plates
ON HIS HEAD
One of Mccartney's absolute-favorite Spartan items is Joe's Bucket Hat. You can catch him sporting this one in-training on hot summer days in Texas or when cruising the Spartan course chatting up the other athletes. It's a made from washed cotton ripstop and athletic mesh, so you'll stay cool, wick away sweat, and prevent a wicked sunburn through hours on the course and in the sun.
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ON THE BOTTOM
The Island Ninja trains with another Pro Series Collection favorite on the bottom: the board short. These shorts are designed specifically for the everyday obstacle course racer, but are also suitable for any workout. They’re super comfortable with stretchy woven fabric, and have a useful zipper pocket at the right hip for secure storage (think: phone, keys, and extra fuel).
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THE SHOES
When it comes to being an all-terrain vehicle in the gym and on the obstacle course, Mccartney picks the RD Pro. He loves training and putting his fitness to the test at races, so these are his go-to. The RD Pros are designed for peak grip and traction, maximum water resistance and drainage, and a low profile to limit blistering.
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