The tire flip has become one of the toughest tests of strength Spartan has to offer. Seeing many pros just touch the tire and burpee out of this obstacle it’s definitely takes a good amount of leg drive and explosive strength. there are also some key tips so technique that can make or break this…
Spartan Race’s Twister is one of its most recognizable obstacles and was a game changer when introduced in 2016. Twister itself features three sections each with a single bar of grips that rotate (twist) as you proceed along. At a lot of races this obstacle actual features a penalty lap vs burpees because of how…
The Spartan Beater, think of monkey bars with a literal twist. Typically these feature a solid bar to get you started and you can expect 2-4 beaters on your path. the “Beater” is are a spinning set of monkey bars that features 4 bars around one pivot point. Like an egg beater. The exact setup…
The Spartan Race Vertical Cargo obstacle is a platform located roughly 5+ft off of the ground for men (separate platform for women) with a vertical cargo climb on top. The hard part is not the cargo net, it’s getting up the platform. There is no wall under the platform or grips on top to grab.…
New for Spartan Race 2019/2020 is The Box. A large 8ft box coated in a slick material with rounded top lip and a varied length rope hang off. This rope is attached to a metal bar about 1 1/2 – 2 feet back from the edge. When introduced, the Box featured a rope long enough…
New for 2019/2020, the new Spartan Race obstacle Armer is a large atlas stone connected to a chain and handle (one hand grip). It felt heavier than the atlas stone but my race was in heavy mud which can effect the weight. Most people chose to carry it between their legs, walking bow legged down…
One of Spartan Race’s original obstacles, Stairway to Sparta is a large A-frame ladder with the solid flush boards on the side you climb forcing you to pull yourself up using your upper body. Stairway to Sparta has gone through some changes throughout the years but the latest version features a higher solid wall with…
Spartan Race’s most recognizable obstacle. Also known as the burpee maker, the spear throw can be the great equalizer at a race. It doesn’t matter how fast or how strong you are. The spear throw is more mental focus and technique than any other obstacle on the course. Distance: 20-30 feet from behind a barricade…
One of Spartan Race’s signature obstacles, the rope climb has been featured since the beginning. Not your standard rope, Spartan uses a smaller diameter rope compared to most (Crossfit) gyms. It also gets a lot harder when muddy and wet. So make sure to use good technique and practice your J-hook. Rope Climb Height: 16…
The Spartan Race Bender is a set of large diameter monkey bars that are slanted up and behind you. You are allowed to use your hands and feet to help yourself scale the bottom side up and over the top, then down. Check out the video below for a great technique for this obstacle. Training…