Gear I Actually Use
Everything on this page is equipment I personally train with, recommend to my coaching clients, and have tested over time. No fluff. No paid placements. Just the gear that works.
What to Look For
Kettlebell
An adjustable kettlebell is the only piece of home gym equipment that replaces an entire rack. For the Hybro™ method, you need a bell that covers at least 12–32kg for men and 8–24kg for women — enough to progress from beginner through intermediate without buying new equipment every few months.
- Weight range — wide enough to last you years, not months
- Competition-standard shape — same dimensions regardless of weight, so your technique stays consistent as you progress
- Build quality — cast iron or steel, not plastic shells filled with sand
- Handle finish — smooth enough for high-rep work, not so polished it slips when your hands sweat
- No rattle — weight plates and handle function as one silent unit under load
Avoid cheap adjustable bells with locking pins that shift under load. The handle and weight plates should feel like one piece, not an assembly.
12 to 32kg — 19 kettlebells in one unit
This is the bell I use every single session. Competition-standard dimensions throughout the entire weight range — your rack position, your swing, and your press feel identical at 12kg and at 32kg. The adjustment mechanism is solid and takes seconds. Build quality is exceptional — this is a piece of equipment you buy once.
A basic set of three fixed kettlebells at 16, 24, and 32kg typically costs €200–300. A complete set with intermediate weights runs several hundred — sometimes over €1,000. With the OneBell®, for the price of a basic set you get all 19 weights from 12 to 32kg in a single bell that takes up the space of one.
The 12–32kg range covers every Hybro™ level from Foundation through Master for most people.
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Dumbbell
A dumbbell is the tool for more conventional, bodybuilder-style training. It is also useful when you want to work a muscle in isolation — something a dumbbell does better than a kettlebell. An adjustable one replaces an entire rack.
4 to 53kg — up to 25 weight settings in one handle
The main advantage is the space it saves. You get 25 dumbbells ranging from 4 to 53kg for the price of just a few — in the footprint of one. It is compact enough to fit in the trunk of your car.
Adjustment takes just a few seconds: loosen the screw slightly to remove or add weight. The clamping screw compresses and holds the plates in place, so there is no risk of them coming loose during use. Weight moves in 2kg increments.
Three models are available — 4–20kg, 4–36kg, and 4–53kg — and capacity is expandable through separate extension kits. A single adjustable dumbbell for years of training, without having to buy new equipment at every stage of your progress.
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Jump Rope & Mat
For the Hybro™ method at beginner and intermediate levels, I recommend having two types of rope — they have a genuinely different feel and serve different purposes. If budget allows for only one, start with the beaded rope. It goes slower by default, tangles far less, and gives you much better feedback while learning technique and footwork.
What matters in a rope:
- Fully adjustable length — one size does not fit all
- Unbreakable handles — cheap handles crack and ruin the feel
- Smooth bearing — the rope should turn with your wrists, not against them
What matters in a mat:
- Non-slip base — a mat that moves mid-set is a safety problem
- Impact absorption — protects your joints and extends the life of your cables
- Barefoot-friendly surface — firm enough to feel grounded, enough cushion for longer sessions
Avoid weighted ropes — they hit hard when you miss, destroy your mat, and cause toe injuries. Avoid speed ropes until you have solid fundamentals and a specific reason to go faster.
Two ropes + mat — everything you need, once
Two ropes and the mat in one purchase. This is everything you need to start training and never need to buy again — at the same price as a single Crossrope handle.
- Cardio 2.0 (5mm PVC rope) — your everyday workhorse — fast through the air, great for cardio intervals and conditioning
- Signature Beaded Rope — the best tool for learning footwork and technique — every advanced skill starts here
- Dope Ropes Jump Rope Mat — tough vinyl foam that does not move — barefoot feel is excellent, available in standard and large
Both ropes are fully adjustable with unbreakable handles and a lifetime guarantee — replaced once for free if they break.
Already have a mat? Same two ropes without it.
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I only list equipment I use myself. If something stops being the best option, I update the page.