In this interview, we speak with Yancy Culp (IG: @yancyculp), Senior Director and Co-Creator of Spartan DEKA, about the development of DEKA and how it differs from traditional fitness competitions. Yancy breaks down best practices for Zone 8, the Dead Ball Wall Over, or Shoulder Over, including key movement standards, common inefficiencies, and practical “cheat codes” athletes can use to improve their performance.

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