Do you want to get in top shape and build your confidence? Tractor tire workouts could be the right workout to get you motivated to keep pushing on both a physical and mental level. So, get yourself down to the junkyard, procure a manageable tractor tire for your abilities, and get your hands on a nice sledgehammer. Find a nice open field, and then get to work, for a routine that will live you satisfied while still looking forward to more.
1. The Walk – Start in a standing position in the middle of the tire, and then move into a squat in order to grip the inner rim. Safely come up into a dead lift, with the tire in your hands, and carry it to your goal point. Set the tire down, and then repeat your dead lift and walk. This will work your arms, chest, abs, and quads.
2. Straight Dead lift – For the chest, abs, and hamstrings, the straight dead lift with the tire is a great challenge. Start by standing in the middle of the tire with knees soft, core engaged, and a straight back. Hinging at the hips, bend forward to grip the inner rim of the tire, and then lift to a standing position. The dynamic hold that is required to grip the tire will also engage your triceps.
3. Tractor Tire Flips – This functional fitness move gets every muscle engaged and encourages safe form and endurance with a cardio burst. Standing outside of the tire, you will be flipping the tire end over end, as quickly and efficiently as possible until you reach the goal line. Your arms, pecs, back, core, and quads will all be firing off, and incorporating speed will intensify the workout.
4. The Chop – For this exercise, you will need a sledgehammer to create a dynamic variation on the traditional woodchopper. Standing just outside of the tire, grip the hammer firmly, and power up into a military press stance, with the hammer to the right side of the body. Bring the hammer down in a chopping motion, across the body, to hit the tire. The kicker is that you will have to brace for the recoil as the hammer hits the rubber, and this further engages your quads and abs.
5. Two Person Flip – This is a great exercise to do with your trainer or with a workout buddy. Standing outside of the tire, assume a low squat to lift the tire up, and then propel it to your catcher once you reach a standing position. As they catch the edge of the tire, they will slowly lower into a low squat, without dropping the tire, and then stand and push it back to you. This motion works your core, arms, and legs, and helps to build endurance as you work on your speed.