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 many runners op to burpee out of this one. This one is a grip burner and there are a few popular techniques for conquering this obstacle. Make sure to check out the video tutorial below.
Distance: Approximately 25 feet long.
Training Focus: Grip strength, Bent elbow dead hangs, Grip transitions
Race Series:
Sprint
Super
Beast
Ultra
Stadion