Whiskey and Deadlift T-Shirt

$ 19.99

Our “Whiskey & Deadlifts“ blog was one of 2014’s most read and shared. This has become our most popular design, with thousands of people representing Whiskey & Deadlifts proudly all across the world. 

FYI, *wear the shirt while you’re deadlifting and you’ll PR by at least 25lbs every time.

*when combined with a healthy dose of whiskey

Sizing is based on Next Level Fitted T sizing chart.

Transformer Bar [V3]

$ 549.00

• Demand for this product has exceeded our initial projections and due to this there may be a shipping delay for new orders. Orders are fulfilled in the sequence they are received, so the sooner you get your order in, the sooner you’ll have your bar. Thank you for your patience and for supporting Kabuki Strength!
• Multiple bar discount (see chart above) applies across all 4 our bars. Buy more than 1 and save big!
• Please select UPS for shipping, as USPS does not accept items the length of the transformer bar
• International customers, please contact us directly at info@kabukiwarrior.com for an accurate shipping quote before purchasing

New Generation Power Bar

$ 599.00

• Multiple bar discount (see chart above) applies across all 4 our bars. Buy more than 1 and save big!
• International customers - Please select UPS for shipping, the length of these bars prevents them from being shipped via USPS 

Welcome to the product page for the last power bar you'll ever buy, just because it's that good. For best experience in learning about our new generation barbells, please visit the mini site by clicking the link below.

The long awaited release of our Power Bar is almost here! After a year of design, engineering, testing and retesting - we finally have settled on a production version that satisfies all of our expectations and quality/performance standards. 

Below are complete specifications for the bar, but make sure to click the image above to load the mini-site and read more about the bars. 

BAR SPECS

New Generation Squat Bar

$ 699.99

• Multiple bar discount (see chart above) applies across all 4 our bars. Buy more than 1 and save big!
• International customers - Please select UPS for shipping, the length of these bars prevents them from being shipped via USPS 

For best experience in learning about our new generation barbells, please visit the mini site by clicking the link below.

The long awaited release of our Squat Bar is almost here! After a year of design, engineering, testing and retesting - we finally have settled on a production version that satisfies all of our expectations and quality/performance standards. 

Below are complete specifications for the bar, but make sure to click the image above to load the mini-site and read more about the bars. 

BAR SPECS

Duffalo Bar

$ 599.99

• Due to popular demand you may have to wait a bit longer before your bar is shipped out. Orders are shipped out in the order they are received, so the sooner you purchase the sooner you will get your bar!
• Multiple bar discount (see chart above) applies across all 4 our bars. Buy more than 2 and save big! 
• Please Select UPS for shipping! USPS will not take products of this length and will ship via UPS regardless.  
• For more information on plating options click the "Plating" tab at the top.

BAR SPECS

The Duffalo Performance Squat and Bench bar is the ultimate bar for squatting and bench pressing, correctly, safely, and for performance. We honestly believe that outside of competition, every lifter would benefit from using the Duffalo Bar vs. a standard barbell. This is a bold claim to make, we know, but we hope you'll continue reading on as we explain. Use the tabs above for more information.

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Included with your purchase: 

Reviews

DUFFALO BAR FOR THE SQUAT

Our proprietary bends allows scapular retraction and also reduce stress on the easily irritated Bicep tendon in the shoulder.  It does so while eliminating the counter productive center peak on similar bars. Reducing direct strain on the bicep tendon plus allowing increased back rigidity and proper joint centration through scapular retraction are incredibly important.  Additionally our bar improves the ability to improve core stability and conversely improves lumbar stability.

All of this adds up to removing pain, injury risks, and allows you to focus on the lift.  Over time and you will see increased performance and increased longevity of your lifting or athletic career. 

If you train the squat in your athletic development this bar is a must!  Even if you compete in barbell sports requiring a straight bar you should be using this bar up till the final weeks of training for a meet to preserve your shoulders.

The Duffalo bar is THE primary bar we use in training with out team and I highly encourage its use year round up till the final 3-4 weeks prior to a meet.

- Donnie MR3000 Thompson - Champion Powerlifter and Movement Guru

DUFFALO BAR FOR THE BENCH PRESS

Our proprietary bends optimize the wrist angle when held in the pressing positions.  This positioning cues proper joint centration in the shoulder while also improving both lat and scapular engagement. Despite the increased ROM of the press users report significantly reduced (eliminated) shoulder pain while gaining increased training effect from the additional range of motion.  The improvements in joint centration as well as both lat and scap engagement, grooves the correct pressing patterns, automatically ensuring the proper engrams are programmed.  

Jesse Burdick and Chris Duffin discuss the Duffalo Bar for Squatting

Jesse Burdick and Chris Duffin discuss the Duffalo Bar for Pressing

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ShouldeRök™ [V3]

$ 189.99

• In stock and ready to ship.
• NOTE for international customers: We are unable to send things the length of the ShouldeRok to certain countries via USPS as their postal service doesn't take items past a certain length. The countries we have found this with so far include but are not limited to Australia, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Estonia, and South Africa. If you are in one of these countries and would like to purchase the ShouldeRok from us you will need to select UPS Worldwide Expedited shipping

Introducing the ShouldeRök™ V3

We're proud to introduce the newest upgrade to our world-renowned strength training tool - the ShouldeRök™. With our recent purchase of a very big, very expensive 5-axis mill/lathe machine and the increases in manufacturing capability we have in our new shop space - we've been able to start working on making enhancements to our existing product line! 

The ShouldeRök's head "tail" has always been a flared section of the same tube that makes up it's body, which was then knurled. With our new manufacturing capabilities, we've started using a solid block of steel, machined to a perfect radius that can be used as an IASTM tool much in the same way as our Boomstick or PainPill. For more information on the ShouldeRök V3's use in this fashion, watch the video below where Coach Brady Cable gives some demonstrations.

What is the ShouldeRök™?

This is a tool primarily designed for athletes (amateur to professional), coaches and practitioners. As a precision loadable tool, the ShouldeRök™ when used correctly will increase strength, mobility, and continuously reinforce our need for core stabilization. The ShouldeRök™ challenges us as athletes, aids in reaching new PRs and most importantly, helps to keep us injury free and lifting like Vikings for years to come. Sound interesting? Keep reading and we'll tell you more...

Quick intro video to the ShouldeRök™

ShouldeRok™  for increased shoulder strength, core stability, to rational strength, proper spinal position and increased shoulder mobility and function.

The ShouldeRök™ is partly inspired by Ragnarök the Viking prophecy of destruction and subsequent rebirth of the world. The remaining inspiration comes from world class Powerlifter Chris Duffin.

This product is designed to help:

1. Retrain your nervous system to ensure a stable, braced, neutral spinal position for maximal and safe performance under a heavy load.
2. Improve scapular and overall shoulder mobility, especially for athletes with impingement due to years of wear and poor movement.
3. Increase rotational strength and athleticism in pulsing (speed to contraction and speed to relaxation).
4. Reinforce correct breathing to further support spinal bracing for ALL heavy lifts and movements that require transfer of power from the ground into an implement (ball, bat, club, etc) - You cannot use the ShouldeRok correctly w/o setting up properly, in this sense it is a tool that reinforces a principle required of all athletes - power transfer through the core.

If you're not sure you have the mobility or strength to wield this fantastic tool than please take some time to work through our 'ShouldeRok Preparation Video

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Included with your purchase:

• For customers who buy the ShouldeRök™ we provide a very specific instructional video series. The password and link will come shipped with the product. 
• Coupon for 20% off your subscription to kabuki.ms. Contains hundreds of videos and guided tutorials to help you move better and get stronger

 

History

The Macebell or Gada is a classical training tool dating back centuries.  Its original use was in the wrestling for fighting cultures of ancient Persia and India.  My first experience using one was about 8 years ago when I attempted to incorporate it for shoulder development and conditioning. As a competitive powerlifter I quickly abandoned its use finding that combined with my powerlifting training it aggravated my wrist, elbows, and shoulders.

However 2 years ago I decided to make another run at using the macebell again.  I had been making tremendous gains in shoulder health and mobility with my progression into Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) and some associated kettlebell work.  I decided to try the swing again but focus on some refinement in the movement based on the DNS methodologies.  The goal was to simply realize some training efficiency as the swing was a very active warmup.  If I could accomplish my rehab, prehab, and warmup all at the same time I would have more time to focus on my actual training.

With the new approach to the swing my shoulder pain that I had been experiencing daily for the last 8 years disappeared after the first 30 days.  This is pain that had kept me from sleeping, interfered with my training, and I was only able to manage in the short term with mobilizing and re-seating drills.  Gone!  I couldn’t believe the change.  Being surrounded by powerlifters and strongman I found several other test subjects similar to myself and quickly found that the same thing happened. That was when I decided to develop the tool into what we now are marketing to others as the ShouldeRök™. 

For further details on the value of the ShouldeRök™ and its impact on eliminating issues caused by open chain barbell movements today done with an open scissor you can watch this video of me presenting on the topic to a room full of clinical rehab specialist.

One of key differentiating features is the easy load ability combined with the length of the product. Most products of this type are shorter which allows for the same weight to be used across a broader spectrum.  This approach compromises effectiveness effectiveness of their products but is required for those selling 'fixed bells' or other devices.  The length of the ShouldeRök™ is designed to maximize balance as well as the eccentric opening and the requirements for muscle engagement and stability.  The ShouldeRök™ is simply a superior product for this reason.

A lot of people regard this as a mobility tool and they are really missing the boat as to the true value it provides.  Mobility is an output but it is achieved through developing strength and stability with the proper integration of shoulder to core interactions.  The strength and stability are achieved with the proper cueing patterns and core stabilization while applying dynamic load as the shoulder moves through its entire range of motion.  In addition all the supporting muscles of the shoulder girdle are engaged and develop particularly as you add progressive load. 

The ShouldeRök™ and ShouldeRök™ method provide strength development, improve stability and shoulder to core integration, and increase mobility.  These improvements are made all with the use of a fun and highly efficient warmup or cool down to any workout.

Over the next year and a half after realizing these changes in my shoulder health I continued to refine the DNS inspired cues and approach to the swing.  I also put on my engineering hat and decided to improve the product itself.  I lengthened the bell and improved the balance with proper material selection giving it a very unique swing characteristic compared to others on the market.  We had some shot loadable bells in the gym but it was such a pain to change the weight that it was never done.  With micro-loading progression and small weight differences making a big impact between one athlete to the next I felt that changing weights quickly was a critical piece.  I chose to have it plate loadable with Olympic plates.  This allowed for developing a loading method that would ensure the safety of the lifter and those around them.  Having a weight fly off the end of a bell just wasn’t acceptable, or compromising the proper handle size to use 1” plates.  For comfort and control I added knurling and flaring of the handle.  The handle has 14" of knurling so that shorter lifters can choke up on the handle and use it as a shorter device.

The ShouldeRök™ was branded as a separate product than just a macebell due to the unique nature of the specific coaching cues that are provided to customers and significant design refinement of the product.  It is simply the best product of its type on the market and video series with it was developed by one of the best strength athletes and strength coaches in the world today.

It’s time to get strong!  Its time to get your ShouldeRök™ today!

Reviews

LONG TERM SHOULDEROK REVIEW ON BODYBUILDING.COM FORUM

This is a great user-submitted review on the Bodybuilding.com forum on the Shoulderok and it's use.

IMPROVE SHOULDER MOBILITY AND LOOK LIKE CONAN THE BARBARIAN

Craig Marker, Ph.D., CSCS, SFGII, is a fitness enthusiast who has spent his life trying to help people improve their lives. He is a professor at Mercer University teaching psychology and research methods.

GARAGE GYM REVIEWS – SHOULDEROK

I’ve created this site to provide honest reviews as well as instructions for DIY equipment. There is an absolutely absurd amount of equipment available for purchase today, and I will help guide you through what is worth using, and what is not.

LEGACY STRENGTH SYSTEMS REVIEW

Athlete and Trainer Pete Arroyo reviews the MRI Findings of his numerous shoulder issues and discusses his experiences with the ShouldeRok allowing him to train.  As well as his experiences with his athletes.  He also shares a piece on how he includes the ShouldeRok in someone's training.

A CLINICIANS STORY WITH DMS AND THE SHOULDEROK

Dr Don Berry's story of ending 2 years of pain and frustration, immediately returning to lifting heavy, and improving his impact on his clients with DMS

If your considering other options or a makeshift device please watch this video with MaceBell pioneer Greg Walsh and I discussing some of the elements of a proper design.

 

The ShouldeRök™ was instrumental in my rehab of a shoulder injury as well is the ongoing maintenance afterwards.  In combination with the Duffalo Bar it has been a 'Game Changer' in this Olympic training cycle.

Reese Hoffa - 3x Olympian in the Shot Put

 

Make sure to watch Chris Duffin working with Eric Spoto (722lb world record raw bench press holder) working with Chris on the ShouldeRok. 

Plating

NOTE: PLATING THE SHOULDEROK ADDS 1-2 WEEKS TO THE TIME REQUIRED TO SHIP THE BAR TO YOU!

SELECT YOUR PLATING TYPE IN THE DROP DOWN 

Regular Zinc - This is the regular finish that your Shoulderok will have. Shiny and bright on arrival with a hue that varies from bluish to brownish. As the bar is used this coating will develop dull, gunmetal grey patina. Least expensive and most durable.

Electroless Nickel- This is a premium finish. Nickel Plating is used in engineering applications where high wear, corrosion resistance, and hardness are needed.  Nickel plating is both more cosmetically appealing than stainless steel as well as significantly more corrosion resistant in like products than stainless steel! Nickel plating is more durable than chrome and will retain it's warm, mirror smooth polish for years until worn through.  In our application we believe Nickel plating to be both superior to Stainless steel in Cosmetic Finish, Corrosion Resistance, Surface Hardness, as well as maintaining the desired strength and material characteristics of our bar.  We really believe if you are going to go with plating this is the option to go with. 

Black Oxide - Black oxide or blackening is a conversion coating for ferrous materials, stainless steel, copper and copper based alloys, zinc, powdered metals, and silver solder. It is used to add mild corrosion resistance, for appearance and to minimize light reflection. We particularly like the gunmetal black finish it gives to the Shoulderok. It just looks badass in our opinion!

Shipping

NOTE for international customers: We are unable to send things the length of the shoulderok to certain countries via USPS as their postal service doesn't take items past a certain length. The countries we have found this with so far include but are not limited to Australia, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Estonia, and South Africa. If you are in one of these countries and would like to purchase the shoulderok from us you will need to select UPS Worldwide Expedited shipping

 

NOTE: If ordering from Continental US please use UPS as carrier selection! The ShouldeRok will ship via UPS Ground regardless of which option you select and you will overpay. 

 

NOTE: Australian customers, we are unable to ship the shoulderok via USPS priority mail as they do not take items of this length going to Australia. If you would still like to purchase one you will need to select UPS worldwide expedited shipping

(we recently re-negotiated our shipping rates due to increased volume thanks to customers like you. As a result, you will see a savings of around 50% on shipping for heavier equipment like this product)

Boomstick

$ 139.00

• Europe customers scroll down to the bottom to read some details about shipping.
• All Boomsticks are now Zinc-plated! 

Reviews

Thompson Boom Stick

Common Uses:
- IASTM or "Body Tempering" 
- Targeting Trigger Points with Contoured Ends
- Shearing of Fascia and Muscle Tissue

Video with Kelly Starrett of MobilityWOD 

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A quick note on shipping costs...

(we recently re-negotiated our shipping rates due to increased volume thanks to customers like you. As a result, you will see a savings of around 50% on shipping for heavier equipment like this product)

Europe

We are proud to announce a partnership with Kustom Kit Gym Equipment! Kustom Kit is a UK-based manufacturer of strength equipment and we have partnered with them to produce Boomsticks and PainPills and offer them to our European customers without the typical egregious shipping rates from the US to Europe! The Boomsticks/PainPills produced by KK are identical to those produced by us here in the states, the only difference to you is the amount you'll be saving on shipping! Rates vary from £10 in the UK, to between £10 and £20 for most of Western/Central Europe and slightly higher going further east! 

Norway/Sweden/Finland customers may have to pay an additional "remote delivery" surcharge.

European Boomstick/PainPill customers can follow our regular checkout and will see the extremely discounted rates after inputing their shipping address. Please note that all other products will ship from our facility in the US and standard international shipping rates apply.

Tactical SHOULDERÖK™

$ 269.00

In stock and ready to ship

Introducing the Tactical Shoulderok - a breakdown, premium version of the popular Shoulderok we released to much acclaim over 2 years ago. Please click the link above for a full product description!

Specifications: 

Kabuki BarGrip Shirt [Limited Edition] [Made by A7]

$ 49.99

Introducing our first collaboration with the guys over at A7 Intl. This shirt features our new "snake" design on the front, along with the famous BarGrip pattern on the back with our Shoulderok Nut between the regular bar grip icon. This is the same shirt you've come to love from the guys at A7, made with the highest quality materials and standards of production that you've grown accustomed too and also featuring our branding. 

This special Kabuki BarGrip shirt features:

• High quality cotton lycra material
• Kabuki "Snake" design on front
• (Anti-Fragile) printed on sleeve
• Tapered fit
• Bar Grip Premium With Shoulderok Nut emblem  (patented)
• A7 hem tag

What is A7 Bar Grip?

A7 Bar Grip is one-of-a-kind performance shirt with patented silicone grip on the back that is designed to help with slippery commercial benches and bars. The grip helps you stick to the bench during bench press and anchors the barbell to your back when squatting. Bar Grip is the ultimate training shirt for powerlifting, strongman and weightlifting workouts.

Important: Please view the size chart for accurate sizing (available in the product gallery). This item is hand-cut and hand-stitched so some variation in sizing may occur. We allow exchanges within 7 days of receiving the merchandise, but clothing must be unworn and the buyer is responsible for return shipping and the cost to send the requested size replacement.

Whiskey & Deadlifts Socks

$ 29.95

• Made by Strideline, a Seattle start-up founded in 2009 by high school entrepreneurs dedicated to making the most comfortable sock on earth.
• Keep your foot dry with Strideline's specialized Blend of TC Cotton, Microfiber Polyester, and StrideTec Compression Material
• Get a perfect fit everytime with Left/Right anatomical construction
• Soften impact with a terry cotton footbed on the most durable sock on the market

Kabuki Strength Embossed Shaved Belt by Pioneer

$ 139.99

Shipping Note: Belts are hand-made to order and may take up to 4 weeks to ship out.

For exchanges or refunds please contact Kabuki Strength via email or phone, NOT Pioneer.

Introducing our newest product in partnership with Pioneer Leathercraft - the affordably priced, yet uniquely featured "Kabuki Strength" leather lever belt.

Sizing Chart based on waist sizes (in inches):

• X-Small- 22″-31″
• Small- 27″- 36″
• Medium- 31″-40″
• Large- 35″-44″
• X-Large- 39″-48″
• XX-Large- 43″-52″
• XXX-Large- 47″-56″

Like our (anti-fragile) belt, this is a 13mm full-grain leather belt with a full 4" width. 

What sets it apart from every other belt on the market, is that we've worked with Pioneer to create the very first "shave" on the belt that allows for less gap between the belt surface and the lifter. Those of you who've used a thick power belt in the past know exactly what this gap is! 

This fits our philosophy of creating even 360 degree IAP distribution equally in the lifter's midsection. From a comfort standpoint, lifters will notice an immediate improvement in comfort and wearability, thereby eliminating the one flaw that drives people away from using lever belts.

Our design reduces the gap from 13mm to 4mm, which in our experience makes for a much more comfortable belt, leading to better IAP and performance.

Official Belt Specifications:

• 4" belt
• 13mm thickness
• Raw leather hide
• Proprietary "shave" to decrease gap between lifter and belt
• Embossed "Kabuki Strength" logo with squat face letter "U"
• Patented Lever

Keep in mind you are not getting a generic leather belt made in china, or imported then embroidered. These are the highest quality leather belts available, made by hand right here in the USA by skilled leatherworkers and craftsmen. This is an iconic belt that will stand the test of time, both functionally and as a collectors item!