Prepare to embark on an epic journey through the thrilling world of Spartan Race obstacles in our latest series of blog posts. Join us as we dive deep into the heart-pounding challenges that define this legendary race series. From the awe-inspiring feats of strength required to conquer the infamous ‘Spear Throw’ to the mental and physical endurance demanded by the ‘Rope Climb’ and ‘Barbed Wire Crawl,’ we’ll uncover the secrets to mastering these tests of grit and determination. Whether you’re a seasoned Spartan veteran or a first-time racer looking for insights, this blog is your ultimate guide to conquering the Spartan Race obstacles and pushing your limits to achieve greatness
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.…
One of the most unassumingly tough obstacles the Spartan Race has created is The Box. A large 8ft box coated in a slick material with rounded top lip and a varied length rope hang off. And good luck if the obstacle is wet. This rope is attached to a metal bar about 1 1/2 –…
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…
The spear throw, often referred to as the “burpee maker,” stands out as one of Spartan Race’s most distinctive obstacles. It serves as the great equalizer in any race, irrespective of your speed or strength. Rather, the spear throw places a premium on mental focus and technique, making it a challenge that requires more than…
The rope climb, a signature obstacle in Spartan Race events, has been a staple since the very beginning. Unlike the standard ropes found in most (Crossfit) gyms, Spartan Race employs a smaller diameter rope, making this challenge more demanding. Furthermore, it becomes even more challenging when the rope is muddy and wet. To conquer this…
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…