Strongman Truck Pull
Description
This exercise involves pulling a heavy truck with a rope or harness, typically over a set distance or for a set amount of time. It is a full-body workout that primarily targets the back, legs, and core muscles. It requires a great deal of strength, endurance, and mental toughness.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Strongman Truck Pull Instructions
- Find a strongman truck or sled that is designed for pulling.
- Attach a harness or rope to the truck/sled and secure it tightly around your waist.
- Get into a low squatting position with your hands on the rope/harness and your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Begin pulling the truck/sled towards you by using your legs, hips, and back muscles.
- Take short, quick steps backwards while maintaining a steady pulling motion.
- Continue pulling the truck/sled until you have reached the designated distance or time limit.
- Release the rope/harness and carefully stand up to avoid any injuries.
- Rest and repeat the exercise for desired number of sets and reps.
Strongman Truck Pull Form & Visual
Strongman Truck Pull Benefits
- Improves overall strength and power
- Targets multiple muscle groups including the legs, back, and core
- Increases cardiovascular endurance
- Enhances grip strength
- Provides a unique and challenging workout experience
Strongman Truck Pull Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Hamstrings
- Glutes
- Calves
- Core muscles (abdominals, obliques, lower back)
- Forearms
- Trapezius
- Rhomboids
- Deltoids
Strongman Truck Pull Variations & Alternatives
- StrongMan Sled Pull
- StrongMan Tire Flip
- StrongMan Farmer’s Walk
- StrongMan Atlas Stones
- StrongMan Log Press