Conan's Wheel

Conan's Wheel — Start position
Start position
Conan's Wheel — End position
End position
Region
Knee & Thigh
Equipment
Other
Category
Strongman
Level
Intermediate
Mechanic
compound

Muscles worked

  • quadriceps
  • abdominals
  • biceps
  • calves
  • forearms
  • lower back
  • shoulders
  • traps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  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.

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