How to do the Conan's Wheel
- 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.
- 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.
Muscles worked
| Role | Muscles |
|---|---|
| Primary | quads |
| Secondary | abs, biceps, calves, forearms, lower back, shoulders, traps |
| Equipment | other equipment |
| Difficulty | intermediate |
| Type | compound |
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Common questions
What muscles does the Conan's Wheel work?
The Conan's Wheel primarily works the quads, with the abs, biceps, calves, forearms, lower back, shoulders, and traps as secondary movers. Sandbag Load, Tire Flip, and Hang Clean train the same muscle, across 9 equipment types.
What equipment do you need for the Conan's Wheel?
The Right Equipment. Without the right equipment, Star Jump, Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound, and Bench Jump train the same muscle, and 27 of the catalogue's options for this muscle need no equipment.
Is the Conan's Wheel suitable for beginners?
It is rated intermediate. Start with Bicycling, Bicycling, Stationary, and Recumbent Bike and work up.
Where should the Conan's Wheel go in a workout?
Early — the Conan's Wheel is compound, working 8 muscle groups, so run it first or second while you are fresh.
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