One of the best functional training moves in the book, the tire flip. This common power producing exercise is one of the staples in many strength and conditioning programs.
Since many programs use this move, we decided to make it better. With the FlipSled we made this move safer, more efficient, and increased it's versatility to further develop athletes.
FlipSled Tire Flip Features:
1. Injury Preventative Grip
2. Adjustable Weight
3. Predictable Tracking
4. Fire Code Alignment
5. Spotting Handles
6. Eliminating Unnecessary Cuts and Bruises
1. Injury Preventative Grip
The custom handle design allows athletes to mimic explosive movements, such as the tire flip, with a palms down (pronated) grip instead of a palms up (supinated) grip. This pronated grip scientifically decreases the changes of tearing the distal bicep tendon.
2. Adjustable Weight
Multiple weight pins allow athletes to follow the progressive overload theory. Train with the appropriate weight and become stronger by naturally adapting.
3. Predictable Tracking
Due to a tires circular shape, tires bounce/roll unpredictably and can cause collateral injury to bystanders. The square rubber on the FlipSled lands and moves in a predictable way thereby minimizing the risk of injury to surrounding athletes.
4. Fire Code Alignment
Although tires do not ignite readily, if subjected to fire conditions they can burn rapidly emitting intense heat and large quantities of toxic smoke and are difficult to extinguish. You can confidently store multiple FlipSleds together without being concerned about violating fire code.
5. Spotting Handles
Spotters increase confidence, muscle development, and decrease the risk of injury. The custom handles on this sled provide the option to spot an athlete and is a great safety benefit regardless of experience or skill level.
6. Eliminating Unnecessary Cuts and Bruises
Don't get torn up from tread or tire wire. Focus on training, not nursing avoidable wounds. The FlipSled is a tire unlike any tire.
