Both boards are built for ATG training. The difference is one word: adjustable. The Tib Bar Guy board is fixed at one angle — great for starting out. The Exura board adjusts from 15 to 45 degrees, so you can follow the ATG progression structure exactly as your strength builds. For progressive training, that difference matters.
| Feature | Exura Slant Board Adjustable | Tib Bar Guy Slant Board |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Heavy-duty metal — rigid at every angle | Premium wood (USA-made plywood) + grip tape |
| Angle | Adjustable 15° to 45° — tool-free | Fixed angle — one intensity only |
| Weight capacity | 300+ lbs | Tested to 700 lbs |
| ATG protocol fit | Full progression — angle increases as you get stronger | Good starting point — fixed angle limits progression |
| Platform width | Wide — built for ATG split squat stance widths | Standard width |
| Price | $64.95 | $59.00 |
| Free program | Yes — 4-week ATG program at exura.io/pages/knee-program-2 | Paid training collective |
| Best for | Progressive ATG training — beginner to advanced | Beginner ATG training at a fixed starting angle |
The ATG system is built on progression — you start where you are and increase the demand over weeks. Week 1 at 15°. Week 4 at 25°. Month 3 at 35°. A fixed board locks you at one intensity forever. When the angle is no longer challenging, your only option is to add load — but you cannot change the mechanical demand that angle creates.
For people using the slant board for knee rehabilitation — post-surgery, chronic pain, patellar tendinitis — starting at the lowest angle is critical. Jumping straight to a fixed mid-range angle can overload tissue that is not yet ready. The Exura board lets you start at 15° and earn your way to steeper angles as your knee strengthens.
The Tib Bar Guy board is a solid tool for getting started. But as you progress, you will want more. The Exura board covers the full ATG journey — from your first session to advanced loaded split squats — without needing to buy a second board at a steeper angle.
The Tib Bar Guy board is USA-made premium wood — well built. Metal has one structural advantage: it does not flex. As you add load during ATG split squats — a dumbbell, a barbell, a loaded backpack — a rigid metal platform maintains its angle precisely. This matters for form consistency in progressive training.
Answer 4 questions and get a personalised 4-week ATG program built for your starting point. Takes 60 seconds. No email required for Week 1.
Tib Bar Guy is an independent brand not affiliated with Exura.