Grip the red handlebars and pull to hoist the tyre upward. The key technique is to lean back, use your body weight as a counterbalance, and drive power through your legs rather than just your arms. Lowering the tyre back down is the harder part. Engage your core, brace, and resist the urge to let it drop quickly.

Incorporate rope pulls, resistance band rows, and dead hangs into your routine to build the pulling strength and grip endurance needed. Add core stability exercises like planks and hollow holds to prepare for the controlled lowering phase.

Q: Why is lowering the tyre harder than hoisting it?
A: Eccentric (lowering) movements require your muscles to resist load under tension — this fatigues differently than pulling and catches many people off guard.

Q: What muscle groups does this target?
A: Primarily your back, biceps, and core — with your legs playing a crucial supporting role in the leverage technique.

Q: Any tips for not burning out my arms too quickly?
A: Lean back and let your legs and body weight do the work. The moment you try to muscle it with just your arms, fatigue sets in fast.