ATG / Knees Over Toes Equipment + Apparel Pairing Guide
Quick Answer- ATG-style training uses a small set of repeating equipment: slant board, sled, backwards treadmill or sled, weighted vest, gymnastic rings.
- Each piece pairs with a different apparel pick for full range of motion and durability.
- Below: the equipment list and the apparel pairing for each piece.
- We do not sell the equipment, only the apparel that pairs with the training.
ATG-style training uses a small repeating set of equipment: slant board for calf, hamstring, and squat work; sled for forward and backwards drags; backwards treadmill or backwards-walking sled work; weighted vest for tibialis raises and pull-ups; gymnastic rings for reverse Nordic curls and dips. Each piece of equipment puts the body in a specific position that determines which apparel works best. Below is the equipment-to-apparel pairing guide.
Slant board work apparel pairing
- Movement: deep slant board squat, weighted slant board calf raise, slant board step-up
- Apparel: athletic shorts (men) or high-waist leggings (women), performance wicking tee
- Why: deep ankle dorsiflexion and knee flexion need clean line at the knee, fabric that does not bunch behind the knee at full range
Sled drag apparel pairing
- Movement: forward sled drag, backwards sled drag, heavy push, sprint pull
- Apparel: performance wicking tee, mesh shorts or athletic shorts, comfort hoodie warm-up off
- Why: high-volume sweat session, need moisture-wicking on top, full leg range on bottom
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Backwards treadmill apparel pairing
- Movement: backwards walking on incline or flat treadmill, 10 to 20 minutes per session
- Apparel: standard training tee, shorts or leggings (athlete preference), regular athletic shoes
- Why: lower intensity, less sweat, comfort matters more than performance fabric
Reverse Nordic + ring work apparel pairing
- Movement: reverse Nordic curl (knees on floor), ring rows, ring dips
- Apparel: mesh shorts (men) or leggings (women), performance wicking tee
- Why: knees in floor contact for reverse Nordic, need durable fabric at the knee, full upper-body range for ring work
Where to source the equipment
We power the branded apparel side, not the equipment side. Sleds, slant boards, weighted vests, and gymnastic rings are sourced through fitness equipment retailers and specialty ATG-equipment suppliers. The apparel program lives separately and pairs with whatever equipment setup the gym or athlete is already running.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you sell ATG / KOT training equipment (sled, slant board)?
No. We power the branded apparel program. Sleds, slant boards, weighted vests, and gymnastic rings are sourced through fitness equipment retailers.
What is the most important apparel piece for ATG-style training?
Athletic shorts (men) or high-waist leggings (women) for full knee range during deep split squat and slant board work.
Can the same training tee work across slant board, sled, and treadmill work?
Yes. Performance wicking tee works across all three. Cotton tee can handle lower-intensity backwards-treadmill and tibialis sessions but soaks through quickly on sled work.
Should the gym's branded apparel match a specific equipment color?
Not required. The gym brand color is the anchor. Black, charcoal, navy, and white work across most equipment setups.
Sarah CaldwellCrossFit and Functional Fitness Coach
Sarah owns a CrossFit affiliate and coaches HYROX teams in her off-hours. She has been in the functional fitness space for nine years and writes about box-life logistics, custom team apparel, and the new wave of hybrid training.
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