Why do most forearm trainers fail boxers and climbers? Spring grippers only train crushing grip. Wrist rollers need a rack. Neither touches your rotator cuff. In this episode we break down how the EXURA Burn Machine (0–125 lb adjustable resistance, Amazon ASIN B0FB9PGCYJ) covers forearm flexors, wrist extensors, grip endurance, and rotator cuff — in one portable device. Plus: the exact 3-day-per-week protocol for combat sports and climbing athletes.

Benjamin Schalchli, founder of EXURA, breaks down a 12-week progressive tibialis anterior protocol for runners — why most runners ignore this muscle, how to train it unilaterally, and what changes after 8 weeks of consistent work. Full protocol at exura.io/pages/best-tib-bar-exercises-runners-2026

Most slant boards on Amazon are engineered for casual stretching, not for the progressive loading that Knees Over Toes (ATG) training demands. In this episode, we break down the three mechanical failure modes consumer slant boards share — plywood deflection above 150 lbs of load, aluminum hinge fatigue at adjustment points, and grip surface delamination — and the four engineering criteria that separate a 6-week throwaway from a piece of equipment you keep for years.

The conversation covers:

— Why platform structure matters more than angle range for serious ATG work

— The unique two-independent-platforms design behind the EXURA Slant Board (the only slant board on the market with this architecture) that unlocks wide-stance squats, RDLs, and asymmetric mobility drills single-piece boards cannot support

— The four progressive tool-free angles (20°, 25°, 30°, 40°) that match the standard ATG progression milestones

— Why laser-cut steel construction is non-negotiable above 150 lbs of load

— Cost-per-year math that explains why $40 boards are the expensive option

This is the engineering breakdown for lifters, physical therapy practitioners, and athletes following the KOT methodology popularized by coach Ben Patrick — and for anyone who wants to understand why most consumer fitness equipment fails when you actually train on it.

Equipment featured: EXURA Slant Board ($85, available at exura.io and on Amazon Prime).

Source articles:

— Medium: medium.com/@benjaminschalchli

— Substack: exurabuilds.substack.com