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Conan's Wheel

How to do the Conan's Wheel with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

CompoundOtherIntermediate
Primary muscles

Quads

Secondary

Abs, Biceps, Calves, Forearms, Lower Back, Shoulders, Traps

Equipment

Other

Step by step

How to do the Conan's Wheel

  1. 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. 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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FAQ

Conan's Wheel: common questions

What muscles does the Conan's Wheel work?

The Conan's Wheel primarily works the Quads. It also recruits the Abs, Biceps, Calves, Forearms, Lower Back, Shoulders and Traps as supporting muscles.

Is the Conan's Wheel suitable for beginners?

The Conan's Wheel is an intermediate-level exercise. It's best once you've built a base of general strength and movement control, beginners can work up to it.

Is the Conan's Wheel a compound or isolation exercise?

The Conan's Wheel is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.

How do I do the Conan's Wheel with correct form?

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. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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