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The Founding Story of The WOD Life

The Founding Story of The WOD Life

The Founding Story of The WOD Life In the world of fitness, few brands capture the essence of hard work, community, and performance like The WOD Life. Born from a passion for functional fitness and a desire to serve a growing community of athletes, The WOD Life’s journey is as...

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The WOD Life Run Club
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The Rise of Run Clubs: Why Everyone’s Joining the Movement

The Rise of Run Clubs: Why Everyone’s Joining the Movement

In recent years, run clubs have taken the fitness world by storm, becoming a popular way for people of all ages and fitness levels to stay active. But what is all the hype about run clubs, and why are so many people joining them? Let's dive into the reasons behind...

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6 Anzac Day 2025 Hero Workouts

6 Anzac Day 2025 Hero Workouts

The Anzac Day public holiday is not like other public holidays. It's a day of remembrance, reflection, and honouring sacrifice. As Australians, we all embody the Anzac spirit. One way in which our community can collectively do this is by throwing down and finishing a Hero WOD. The WOD Life...

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Male athlete pulling sled by rope
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Abductor Muscles: How to Strengthen and Loosen Them

Abductor Muscles: How to Strengthen and Loosen Them

We often talk about our glutes and hips, but these terms are rather vague. In reality, there's a lot more going on in our bums and hips than we realize. Your abductor muscles are hiding in there, and even if you don't realize it, they serve an important purpose and...

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Female athlete showing up traps
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Dumbbell Shrugs: Why Do Them? How-to + Benefits

Dumbbell Shrugs: Why Do Them? How-to + Benefits

Trapezius muscles. Traps. Meat pillows. We all call them something different. It's that bit of muscle between your shoulders and neck — although it actually extends further than most of us realize. Your traps start at the base of your neck, then go across your shoulders, and span down to...

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athlete performing deadlift
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RDL vs Deadlift: What’s the Difference?

RDL vs Deadlift: What’s the Difference?

At first glance, the Romanian deadlift (RDL) and standard deadlift appear to have a lot of similarities — and they do! However, the execution for each movement differs, as do some of the muscles targeted and worked. Let's talk about the RDL vs deadlift: how they're alike, how they're different,...

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athlete doing back squats
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What is the Overload Principle?

What is the Overload Principle?

We're going to guess that you have specific goals you want to hit in the gym. Maybe you want to deadlift 100kg. Or you want to clean 65kg. Or you want to back squat 130kg. Whatever your goals might be, one thing is mandatory if you want to get there:...

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Female athlete doing snatch grip deadlift
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Snatch Grip Deadlift: How-to and Benefits

Snatch Grip Deadlift: How-to and Benefits

You can probably guess what the snatch grip deadlift is, but do you know what the benefits are and why you should be doing them? In this blog, let's break down the movement and talk about how it can help you in the gym. Note: Even if you're not an...

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athlete doing deficit deadlift
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Deficit Deadlift: Step-by-Step Guide + Benefits

Deficit Deadlift: Step-by-Step Guide + Benefits

When it comes to improving your deadlift, you have no shortage of variations to supplement your training with. The single-leg deadlift helps you correct imbalances. The sumo deadlift allows you to get more comfortable with heavier weights. And the deficit deadlift takes a weight you might otherwise be comfortable with...

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Athlete picking up dumbbell
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Single-Leg Deadlift: How Do You Do It? Tips + Benefits

Single-Leg Deadlift: How Do You Do It? Tips + Benefits

There are all sorts of exercises to supplement your deadlift training. The stiff-leg deadlift puts an interesting spin on things, as does the sumo deadlift. Another variation is the single-leg deadlift. Let's talk about what it is, how to do it, and what the benefits are! What is the Single-Leg...

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athlete doing landmine row
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Landmine Row: How to Do it, Tips, and Benefits

Landmine Row: How to Do it, Tips, and Benefits

We've talked in the past about the landmine squat and landmine press, and there's another one we want to add to the list: the landmine row. Let's break it down and talk about some of the benefits. What is the Landmine Row? When we use the word "landmine," we're talking...

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Athlete flexing triceps
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9 Dumbbell Tricep Workouts for Chiseled Arms

9 Dumbbell Tricep Workouts for Chiseled Arms

Training your triceps helps to lean out your arms and give them more definition. Plus, strong triceps can offer the shoulder more stability, which is important for preventing injury. But it can feel like a really tricky area to target. In this blog, we're going to show you a number...

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