{"product_id":"yoke","title":"Khaos® Water Yoke – Suspended Water Sphere Bar for Three‑Dimensional Stability \u0026 Postural Control","description":"\u003cp class=\"oates-pdp__lede\" style=\"font-size:1.25rem;line-height:1.5;color:#990033;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 1rem;\"\u003eA 51-inch padded bar with two hanging water spheres that turns squats, lunges, and presses into three-dimensional stability work — no two reps feel the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"oates-pdp__short\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKhaos® Water Yoke\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 51-inch padded bar with two hanging, water-filled spheres that turn squats, lunges, and presses into three-dimensional stability work instead of simple straight-line lifting. By combining sloshing water inside each sphere with the spheres themselves swinging on straps, it forces the entire body to organize around an unpredictable load rather than a static, balanced barbell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"oates-pdp__bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-Pendulum Disturbance\u003c\/strong\u003e — Any deviation from a clean bar path triggers both a strap swing and an internal water crash, demanding the body correct two independent layers of instability simultaneously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable Strap Length\u003c\/strong\u003e — Longer straps create bigger swinging arcs; shorter setups tighten the system and raise the demand on precise bar path and posture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomizable Water-to-Air Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e — Light fills with more air create fast, high-velocity water movement; heavier fills up to ~40 lb per sphere slow the slosh but increase total load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosed-Chain, Top-Down Loading\u003c\/strong\u003e — Feet stay planted; all randomness enters from above, forcing the ankles, knees, hips, trunk, and shoulder girdle to coordinate as one system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStability and Rehab Emphasis\u003c\/strong\u003e — Built for movement quality, joint organization, and rotational bracing rather than prioritizing hypertrophy (pure muscle-size gain) — a strong fit for in-season and return-to-play phases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"oates-pdp__overview\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is It?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Khaos® Water Yoke is a shorter-than-Olympic, 51-inch padded bar that weighs about 8 lb empty and uses nylon straps to suspend two water-filled PVC spheres below the bar. Each sphere can be filled from as light as about 1 lb of water up to approximately 40 lb, with compressed air added to adjust how violently the water moves. No two reps feel exactly the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to a traditional steel barbell, which presents a fixed, evenly balanced load, the Water Yoke introduces moving weights that swing independently and have internal fluid that never fully settles. Compared to single-implement aqua tools, the yoke challenges the body to manage matched or mismatched loads on each side while still keeping the bar path and posture under control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"oates-pdp__overview-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baseball and softball players, field and court sport athletes, strength and conditioning staffs, and return-to-play scenarios where controlled top-down disturbance is more appropriate than maximal loading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Back-rack squats, split squats, walking lunges, strict overhead presses, overhead carries, and in-season stability maintenance blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Khaos® Water Ball, Khaos® Waterboy, Khaos® Bulgarian Water Bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003csection style=\"margin:2.5rem 0;padding:3rem 1.5rem;background:#990033;color:#EFEBE3;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom:2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#EFEBE3;font-size:1.875rem;margin:0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#EFEBE3;opacity:0.9;margin:0;\"\u003eThree mechanisms behind the double-pendulum loading system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));gap:1.25rem;max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:rgba(239,235,227,0.08);padding:1.5rem;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.4);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#B88A2E;margin-bottom:0.75rem;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M13 2L3 14h9l-1 8 10-12h-9l1-8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#B88A2E;font-size:1.125rem;margin:0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003eDouble-Pendulum Perturbation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#EFEBE3;margin:0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAny deviation from a clean bar path causes the straps to swing, then the water crashes into the sphere walls. This two-stage disturbance forces the body to rely on stabilizers rather than momentum, building the ability to correct quickly under unexpected load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:rgba(239,235,227,0.08);padding:1.5rem;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.4);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#B88A2E;margin-bottom:0.75rem;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 2 L4 6 v6 c0 5 4 9 8 10 c4-1 8-5 8-10 V6 z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9 12 l2 2 l4-4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#B88A2E;font-size:1.125rem;margin:0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003eScapular \u0026amp; Trunk Stabilizer Demand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#EFEBE3;margin:0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eOverhead presses and carries shift work toward the shoulder-blade stabilizers, rotator cuff, serratus anterior, and mid-to-lower trapezius — keeping the shoulder centered under constantly shifting spheres instead of letting large prime movers dominate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:rgba(239,235,227,0.08);padding:1.5rem;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.4);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#B88A2E;margin-bottom:0.75rem;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"6\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#B88A2E;font-size:1.125rem;margin:0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003eAnti-Lateral \u0026amp; Anti-Rotational Bracing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#EFEBE3;margin:0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eIn lunges and split squats, the swinging spheres amplify any hip or pelvic sag, training the obliques (side abdominal muscles), quadratus lumborum (lateral spine stabilizer), and transverse abdominis (deep abdominal compressor) to brace automatically against surprise movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection style=\"margin:2.5rem 0;padding:2.5rem 1.5rem;background:#EFEBE3;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.3);\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#B88A2E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.1em;font-size:0.875rem;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.5rem;text-align:center;\"\u003eBacked by Research\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#990033;text-align:center;margin:0 0 1.5rem;\"\u003eThe Science of Three-Dimensional Instability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"max-width:780px;margin:0 auto 2rem;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\"\u003eThere is no single peer-reviewed trial on the Khaos® Water Yoke itself; support comes from broader work on unstable resistance, perturbation-based stability training, and closed-chain multi-joint patterns for coordination and joint control. 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rgba(184,138,46,0.2);color:#EFEBE3;font-size:1.25rem;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eBack-Rack Split Squat demo — how lateral tilt causes spheres to swing, penalizing unstable pelvic or torso alignment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.4rem 0.6rem;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.2);vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-oyt-ts=\"kyv0\" data-oyt-vid=\"rbv6VJUVyUg\" data-oyt-sec=\"125\" style=\"background:none;border:none;border-bottom:1px dotted rgba(184,138,46,0.6);color:#B88A2E;font-weight:700;font-size:1.5rem;padding:0;cursor:pointer;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e2:05\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.4rem 0.6rem;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.2);color:#EFEBE3;font-size:1.25rem;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eOverhead Pressing patterns — moving spheres challenge deep fixators and neutralizers of the scapulae and shoulder girdle.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd 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It\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoundational squats and split squats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Back-rack squats and split squats with light-to-moderate fills reveal hip and pelvic control issues — any tilt or shift will cause the spheres to swing. Move smoothly, own the top and bottom positions, and prevent spheres from drifting after each rep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLunge and gait-pattern work:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walking or step-back lunges with the yoke on the back or in a front-rack position, emphasizing tall posture. Progress to multi-planar variations only when straight-line patterns stay stable under the suspended load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverhead presses and carries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strict presses and carries challenge shoulder and scapular control as the spheres swing. Keep loads conservative; prioritize steady breathing, stacked ribs, and a quiet lower back under the moving load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRehab, return-to-play, and in-season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-to-moderate-intensity sessions with the goal of high coordination output at lower absolute load. Emphasize time under tension, smooth control, and clean positions rather than volume or intensity metrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"od\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"os\"\u003eVariant \u0026amp; Fill Selection Guide\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Khaos® Water Yoke is a single system; all customization comes from water fill level and strap length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:0.75rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#990033;color:#EFEBE3;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:0.5rem;text-align:left;\"\u003eFill Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:0.5rem;text-align:left;\"\u003eEffect\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.45rem 0.5rem;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e~¼–⅓ capacity (~1–13 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.45rem 0.5rem;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eFast, high-velocity water movement — maximum coordination demand, minimum load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.45rem 0.5rem;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e~½ capacity (~20 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.45rem 0.5rem;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBalanced mix of slosh and load — practical entry point for most athletes and teams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.45rem 0.5rem;\"\u003eFull capacity (~40 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.45rem 0.5rem;\"\u003eSlower slosh, higher total load — strength emphasis for advanced athletes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.875rem;color:#555;\"\u003eFor most athletes, one-quarter to one-third capacity with short-to-medium strap length is the practical starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"od\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"os\"\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly used for baseball and softball players who need better trunk and shoulder control under dynamic loads that still keep the feet on the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly used for field and court sport athletes (football, basketball, soccer) who benefit from squats, lunges, and carries that challenge alignment without heavy barbell loading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly used by strength and conditioning staffs as a bridge between traditional barbell training and more chaotic water tools, allowing shifting-load work in familiar patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly used for older youth athletes and return-to-play scenarios where controlled, top-down disturbance is more appropriate than maximal strength work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.875rem;color:#555;margin-top:0.5rem;\"\u003eWe are not coaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"od\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"os\"\u003eWhat This Implement Does NOT Do\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not replace foundational strength training; it is one instability and control tool within a broader program.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not guarantee velocity or power increases on its own; outcomes depend on overall programming and recovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not teach sport skill mechanics (like swing path or throwing mechanics) by itself; those still require specific coaching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is not designed for high-impact drops or aggressive slams — movements should be controlled, with smooth starts and finishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"od\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"os\"\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.9rem;margin-top:0.5rem;table-layout:fixed;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003eKhaos® Water Yoke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003eKY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003e608938926944\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eAlso Known As\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003eWater Instability Bar, Suspended Water Sphere Trainer, Uneven Loaded Bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eBar Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003e~51 inches (shorter than a full Olympic bar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eBar Weight (Empty)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003e~8 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eSphere Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003e~1–40 lb of water per sphere\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eStrap Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003eAdjustable nylon straps — short tight setups to longer, more swinging configurations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003ePadded steel bar; hanging PVC water spheres; nylon connector straps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eTraining Focus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003eWhole-body stabilization, trunk and shoulder organization, anti-lateral and anti-rotational bracing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:0.45rem 0.5rem;text-align:left;background:#EFEBE3;font-weight:600;\"\u003eEnvironment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.45rem 0.5rem;\"\u003eClear spaces with appropriate flooring and no nearby obstacles or teammates in the bar path\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"od\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"os\"\u003eSafety and Youth Guardrails\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for athletes roughly 13 and older under coach or qualified adult supervision. For younger or growth-window athletes, emphasize technique, balance, and coordination with light loads. Stop immediately on sharp pain, loss of normal control, or unusual symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth-window guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use conservative fills and volumes during rapid growth; watch for soreness at growth plates or tendon sites as bone adaptation can outpace soft tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot a toy:\u003c\/strong\u003e A training implement for supervised athlete and coach use only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for impact use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not designed for dropping, jarring impacts, or aggressive slams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRehabilitation use only under supervision:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loading and patterns in rehab contexts should be prescribed by or coordinated with a qualified medical or rehab professional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003csection style=\"margin:2.5rem 0 1.5rem;padding:2rem 1.25rem;background:#990033;color:#EFEBE3;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#EFEBE3;text-align:center;margin:0 0 1.25rem;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"of\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"ofa\"\u003eHow heavy should I fill the spheres to start?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ofp\"\u003eMany coaches begin with each sphere at roughly one-quarter to one-third of its capacity, then adjust up or down as athletes show smooth control and good next-day response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"of\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"ofa\"\u003eHow is this different from a traditional barbell?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ofp\"\u003eA standard barbell presents a fixed, balanced load. The Water Yoke suspends moving water on straps, so any small deviation in bar path produces swinging and sloshing the body has to manage — two independent layers of disturbance rather than a single predictable resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"of\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"ofa\"\u003eWhen should I choose the Water Yoke instead of other Khaos® water tools?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ofp\"\u003eUse the Water Yoke when you want three-dimensional disturbance in familiar closed-chain lifts like squats, lunges, presses, and carries. Use the Waterboy, Water Ball, or Bulgarian Water Bag when the focus is more on rotational drills, carries, or swinging patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"of\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"ofa\"\u003eIs this appropriate for youth athletes?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ofp\"\u003eYes, for athletes roughly 13 and older using light fills, short strap lengths, and simple movement patterns, with the focus on clean control instead of heavy loading and close coach or qualified adult supervision throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"of\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"ofa\"\u003eIs the Water Yoke useful in rehab or in-season training?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ofp\"\u003eYes. High coordination demand at lower total weight makes it well suited for in-season maintenance and late-stage rehab. Rehab use should be prescribed or coordinated by a qualified medical or rehab professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:1.5rem;padding:1.5rem;background:#EFEBE3;color:#990033;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.3);\"\u003eQuestions before you buy? \u003cstrong\u003eCall or Text Our Team\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong style=\"color:#B88A2E;\"\u003e(936) 295-4459\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oates Specialties LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44800976388318,"sku":"KY","price":219.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/7110\/3454\/files\/Enahnced_Water_Yoke_Front_Lunge_2870be75-a98d-4353-82a6-7e2c348082d8.webp?v=1778697275","url":"https:\/\/oatesspecialties.com\/es\/products\/yoke","provider":"Oates Specialties LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}