QuadricepsIntermediate

Conan's Wheel

Strongman movement using Other.

Primary muscle: Quadriceps
Secondary muscles: Abdominals, Biceps, Calves, Forearms, Lower Back, Shoulders, Traps
Force: Not Specified
Movement pattern: Compound
Movement category: Carry

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Muscle guide

See the primary and supporting muscles.

The stronger highlight marks the main muscle associated with this movement. The lighter highlight marks supporting muscles.

Primary QuadricepsSupporting Abdominals, Biceps, Calves, Forearms, Lower Back, Shoulders, Traps

Movement instructions

1
With the weight loaded, take a zurcher hold on the end of the implement. Place the bar in the crook of the elbow and hold onto your wrist. Try to keep the weight off of the forearms.
2
Begin by lifting the weight from the ground. Keep a tight, upright posture as you being to walk, taking short, fast steps. Look up and away as you turn in a circle. Do not hold your breath during the event. Continue walking until you complete one or more complete turns.

Technique guidance

Set a firm trunk position before lifting, then use short, regular breaths while moving. Do not hold your breath for the entire carry.

Clear the route before lifting and keep other people away from the implement path.
Choose a load you can pick up, carry, turn, and set down under control.
Inspect the implement and clear its movement path before starting.

General guidance matched from movement type and equipment; it is not individualized coaching or medical advice.

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