Tire Flip
One of the oldest Strongman events, the tire flip is a total body workout for athletes; it trains you to use different muscles simultaneously to complete your goal, bringing you massive strength without weights. The great thing about the tire flip exercise (and all of these Strongman workouts) is that it forces you to innovate in your technique. There is no one way to flip a 700 pound tire!
Innovation is a massive benefit no matter what your sport is. Thinking outside the box is what is going to turn you from a good athlete into a great athlete.
Where to Get a Tractor Tire
Tires are easy to get- use your phone book and call up a local tire company. Most of the time they pay a hauling company to move these away, so you're helping them out by taking one off their hands. It feels good to help people out once in awhile, doesn't it?
This Strongman exercise is a combination of:
- Deadlift
- Calf raises
- Front squats
- Heavy core work
A fantastic tire flip workout is:
3 sets with 5 flips in each set. Rest for 3 minutes between each set.
As a variation, you can set one minute on the clock and try to get as many flips as you can in that time. This is a TRUE endurance test, but it's going to make a beast out of you in no time.
Can you handle the burn?
