Tire

Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes

Tire focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings, Upper Back working as supporting muscles.

How to Perform

Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Tire with proper form and technique.

  1. 1

    Squat down in front of a large tire, placing your hands underneath the tire's edge with an open grip.

  2. 2

    Drive through your legs and hips to explosively lift the tire off the ground, bringing it to an upright position against your body.

  3. 3

    As the tire becomes upright, shift your hands to the top of the tire and push it forward to flip it over.

  4. 4

    Allow the tire to fall forward, then reposition yourself to repeat the movement.

Secondary Muscles

While Tire primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings, Upper Back . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.

Related Exercises

If you enjoyed Tire, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.

These exercises work the same primary muscles as Tire, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.

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