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How to Perform a Sled Pull
Overview The sled pull marries brute posterior‑chain strength with high‑octane conditioning. Every hand‑over‑hand stroke recruits quads, glutes, hamstrings, lats, and grip while keeping joint stress low thanks to an all‑concentric load. It’s a staple in Hyrox racing and a go‑to for functional fitness athletes who need real‑world power without heavy spinal loading. As an added bonus, every stride reinforces ankle dorsiflexion and knee tracking, turning the drill into sneaky mo

Toby Williamson
Oct 292 min read


How to Perform A Sled Push
Overview The sled push—performed with a prowler or plate‑loaded sled—combines maximal leg drive with lung‑searing conditioning. Because each step is purely concentric, joints avoid the micro‑trauma typical of barbell lifts, making sled pushes a rehab staple and a favorite deload substitute for squats. They are also one of eight benchmark stations in Hyrox racing, where athletes must move a weighted sled for 50 m mid‑event. Whether you load heavy for force or strip plates for

Toby Williamson
Oct 293 min read


How to Perform a Seated Vertical Jump
Introduction The seated vertical jump is a high-intensity exercise designed to improve your explosive power, lower body strength, and overall athleticism . By eliminating the momentum from a standing start, the seated variation focuses on developing pure power from a static position. This guide will cover everything you need to know about the seated vertical jump, including how to perform it correctly, its benefits, and how to integrate it into your workouts. How to Perform S

Toby Williamson
Oct 293 min read


How To Do Wall Balls
Overview Wall balls combine a full squat with an overhead throw, testing leg drive, core stability, and shoulder stamina while spiking heart rate. Holding a medicine ball at the chest, you drop into a squat and launch the ball to a 10‑foot target (9 ft for women), catch it, and flow into the next rep. The move hammers quads, glutes, hamstrings, core, shoulders, and upper back, making it a functional‑fitness staple and the decisive final station in Hyrox. How to Perform Setup:

Toby Williamson
Oct 292 min read


How to Perform Sandbag Lunges
Introduction Sandbag lunges, the 7th station in Hyrox, is a dynamic lower body exercise that builds lower body strength as well as stability and endurance . This guide will cover everything you need to know about the sandbag lunge, including how to perform it correctly, its benefits, and tips to integrate it into your training regimen. How to Perform Setup Position the Sandbag: Hold the sandbag across your shoulders, ensuring it is stable and secure. Starting Position: Stan

Toby Williamson
Oct 292 min read
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