Tire Flip: Strongman Exercise

Another classic Strongman Exercise and event, tire flipping, is a great exercise for building the essential “Triple Extension” and explosive capacity so coveted by athletes and strength coaches worldwide. Not only will this exercise make your body as strong as Milo’s but it has the incredible capacity to build mental toughness in it’s participant. Nothing make you a stronger man, than flipping a 1200 pound hunk of molded rubber! (that and eating glass!)

Tips: There is not much to tell you about performing this movement except, just lift the freaking thing! Everyone wants to play the “smart guy” role and have you believe that there is a lot to know about performing most exercises when the truth is… Just Do It. Ok, I’m done being an arrogant prick.

Here’s what you might need to know: You’re gonna need a ton of “bottom position” strength and hip flexibility to lift this sucker off of the floor. Grip strength is essential also, in order to break that thing off the floor. Once you’ve got the tire past the knees you’re going to brace the tire with one knee and then prepare to THROW the tire forward. You’ll notice in my video that I sort of “hitch” the tire up my body until it’s high enough to push forward.