🛒 Shop My Training Setup
A lot of you ask me what equipment I use, what it’s best for, and what you should invest in as a beginner.
Below you’ll find a breakdown of my favourite pieces of equipment (and my clients’ favourites too) — what skills I like to train with them, why they’re useful, and direct links to the products. I’ve also included a discount code so you can save when you grab your own.
If you’ve got any questions about what’s right for you, just drop me a DM and I’ll point you in the right direction.
Clothing: The New Collection
Gornation have released their new clothing collection
to celebrate their 10th anniversary, click the link below
to discover the whole collection, and take a look
through my gallery for my favourite pieces.
https://www.gornation.com/collections/10th-anniversary?ref=Vi8XZBL9
Remember to use code LAURACROSSFITNESS for maximum
discount!
My top 3 items:
1: Never Give Up Oversized T-shirt (Limited
Edition!):
Wearing size S, £33.00 GBP
https://www.gornation.com/products/never-give-up-shirt-anniversary-edition?ref=Vi8XZBL9&variant=51574860906762
2: Seamless Scrunch Leggings:
Wearing size S, £37.00
https://www.gornation.com/products/seamless-scrunch-leggings?ref=Vi8XZBL9
3: Performance Baselayer Long Sleeve:
Wearing size XS, £33.00
https://www.gornation.com/products/performance-baselayer-men?ref=Vi8XZBL9
Remember to use code LAURACROSSFITNESS for maximum discount!
Parallettes:
Which ones are best for you ?
Premium Parallettes Max: £107.00
Best for L-sit, elbow lever and shoulder stands for
beginners.
Intermediate = Handstand to elbow leaver, handstand
to L-sit, L-sit to handstand etc.
Link to bars below - code LAURACROSSFITNESS for
maximum discount:
https://www.gornation.com/products/premium-parallettes-max?ref=Vi8XZBL9
Becky's 8 week elbow lever progress with the premium
parallettes:
My L-sit to handstand progress - initially took me 6 weeks
Wooden Parallettes / premium parallettes active:
£53.00 / 62.00
Best for Handstands - can still be used for L-sit and elbow
lever:
Intermediate: Handstand Push Ups, Planche Variations
Link to bars below - code LAURACROSSFITNESS for
maximum discount:
wooden bars: https://www.gornation.com/products/wooden-parallettes?ref=Vi8XZBL9
premium bars: https://www.gornation.com/products/premium-parallettes-active?ref=Vi8XZBL9
Helped my improve my handstand technique
over the years to hit a 2 minute handstand PR
Helped me with my planche progress over the last 2 years
Metal Paralletes: By far my favourite ones to do
combinations on and compete with.
Great for: Handstand to l-sit, l-sit to handstand, elbow lever
L-sit, beginner combos, planche, 90 degree HSPU and so
much more
Check out videos below of beginner combos from my clients
metal bars full price: £91.00
Link to bars below - code LAURACROSSFITNESS for
maximum discount:
metal bars: https://www.gornation.com/products/metal-parallettes?ref=Vi8XZBL9
These are my favourite bars by far. I love them for combinations, and also
love them for beginner skills as they are slightly higher which can
make some skills easier. several of my clients have purchased these.
Pull-up bars
Like most skills in calisthenics. You want to be training
these more than once a week to see significant progress.
If you train 3x per week with good structure. you could
easily achieve your FIRST pull-up within 3 months.
If you do not have regular access to a gym, a pull-up bar
is one piece of equipment I would highly recommend
investing in.
These 2 below are my favourite pull-up bars:
Door Pull-up bar extend-it: https://www.gornation.com/products/door-pull-up-bar-extend-it?ref=Vi8XZBL9
Door Pull-up bar extend-it full price : £46.00
Premium Pull-up station: freestanding
https://www.gornation.com/products/premium-pull-up-station?ref=Vi8XZBL9
Premium Pull-up station: freestanding full price: £274
(can come with ad ons for additional price)
code LAURACROSSFITNESS for
maximum discount:
I love using pull-up bars in my house. You can use the grease the groove method which I would highly recommend for a skill like this:
Grease the Groove (GTG): A method where you practice an exercise many times a day at low effort. For pull-ups, if your max is 5, you’d just do 2–3 reps on the bar several times throughout the day. You never go to failure—each set should feel easy.
Why it works for beginners: Frequent, low-fatigue practice trains your nervous system to get efficient at the movement, builds strength gradually, and avoids burnout. Since the bar is at home, it’s easy to sneak in mini-sets whenever you pass by.
Naoami's pull-up progress in 4 months with frequent training
(3x per week minimum)
Static Bar
This is probably one piece of equipment you may be
unfamiliar with (especially as a beginner).
However this is one of my favourite pieces of equipment
by gornation.
I have used the bar for years, so easy to set up and dismantle.
And it has helped my achieve many skills
(back lever, front lever, back lever and front lever raise)
There are so many more skills I am working towards that
I can't wait to do on this bar !
Find link below to the statics bar:
https://www.gornation.com/products/static-bar?ref=Vi8XZBL9
Static Bar: £138.00 GBP
code LAURACROSSFITNESS for
maximum discount:
My favourite bar to use
in competitions
Client progress - 13 weeks
from tuck to single leg
back lever
Accessories:
Resistance bands:
Resistance bands are one of the most valuable tools you can add to your training.
As I mentioned earlier in the pull-up bar section, I swear by them. If you can’t hold a skill for more than a second or two, you either need to step back to an easier progression or find a way to build up your hold time.
That’s where resistance bands come in.
I always recommend getting a pack of 3–4 different bands. You’ll quickly realise that different skills call for different levels of assistance.
Over time, as you get stronger, you’ll naturally move down to lighter bands. That gradual shift is a perfect way to track your progress.
They’re also fantastic for drop sets. For example, you might start a set with a lighter band, and once you hit fatigue, quickly switch to a stronger band to squeeze out extra reps. This technique keeps you working past failure, piling on more volume, and accelerating your progress.
£50.00 for a set of 4 - can also be purchased individually
Link to bands below - code LAURACROSSFITNESS for
maximum discount:
Link to bundle below:
Premium Resistance bands set: https://www.gornation.com/products/premium-resistance-bands-set?ref=Vi8XZBL9
Used these bands for as long as I can remember. I have achieved so many skills and they have lasted so long.
Helped me get my straddle front lever, back lever, l-sit to handstand. tuck planche, tuck planche press, bent arm planche, straddle planche, planche press and so much more 🥰
Wrist wraps:
I find wrist wrap helpful in my training which can be very intense. As a beginner you need to condition your wrists for things like handstand and push-ups etc, and wrist wraps can be a good support alongside this.
The 2 linked below are ones I have used for years and currently recommend to clients.
Light wrist wraps: £19.00 (full price)
good for those who need a little bit of extra support
https://www.gornation.com/products/light-wrist-wraps?ref=Vi8XZBL9
Wristbands: 14.00 (full price)
work to keep the wrists warm for training - less support - these are the ones I currently use.
https://www.gornation.com/products/wristbands?ref=Vi8XZBL9
code LAURACROSSFITNESS for
maximum discount:
