This exercise involves flipping a heavy tire over repeatedly, which targets the muscles in the legs, back, and arms. It is a popular functional training exercise that improves overall strength and conditioning.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Other
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Full body workout: The tire flip engages multiple muscle groups including the legs, back, shoulders, and arms, making it a great full body exercise.
- Cardiovascular endurance: The tire flip is a high-intensity exercise that can get your heart rate up and improve your cardiovascular endurance.
- Functional strength: The movement of flipping a tire mimics real-life activities such as lifting heavy objects or pushing a car, making it a functional strength exercise.
- Variety: The tire flip is a unique exercise that can add variety to your workout routine and keep things interesting.
- Team building: The tire flip can be done with a partner or in a group, making it a great team building exercise.
How to perform
- Stand in front of the tire with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Squat down and grab the bottom of the tire with both hands.
- Engage your core and lift the tire up, using your legs and hips to drive the movement.
- Flip the tire over by pushing it away from you with your hands.
- Step back and repeat for the desired number of reps.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Hamstrings
Primary
Glutes
Primary
Abs
Secondary
Back
Primary
Shoulder
Primary
Forearms
Primary