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Pillar 2: Strength & Functional Stations

Athlete performing compound lift (barbell clean or sandbag to shoulder), cinematic industrial gym lighting, visible grit
Building Functional Strength for HYROX PerformanceArticlesHYROX

Building Functional Strength for HYROX Performance

HYROX rewards full-body strength and efficiency, not isolated power. Learn how to build functional strength that transfers directly to the…
Richard BransonRichard BransonNovember 11, 20254 min
Side angle of athlete driving sled forward, chalk particles in air
HYROX Strength Standards: Are You Race Ready?ArticlesHYROX

HYROX Strength Standards: Are You Race Ready?

Before you step onto the HYROX start line, you should know exactly where your strength and endurance stand. Compare your…
Richard BransonRichard BransonNovember 11, 20254 min
Athlete performing single-arm kettlebell carry, tall posture, visible core engagement
Kettlebell Carries and Functional Core Strength for HYROXArticlesHYROX

Kettlebell Carries and Functional Core Strength for HYROX

Your core drives every movement in HYROX from running posture to sled control. Learn how kettlebell carries and functional core…
Richard BransonRichard BransonNovember 11, 20254 min
Athlete mid-lunge with sandbag across shoulders, front knee 90°, upright posture
Sandbag Lunges: Balance, Core Stability and PacingArticlesHYROX

Sandbag Lunges: Balance, Core Stability and Pacing

The sandbag lunges test stability, posture and endurance under fatigue. Learn how to maintain balance, engage your core and pace…
Richard BransonRichard BransonNovember 10, 20254 min
Athletes performing farmers carry at HYROX cardiff, cinematic black and white
Farmer’s Carry for HYROX: Grip Endurance and PostureArticlesHYROX

Farmer’s Carry for HYROX: Grip Endurance and Posture

The farmer’s carry may look simple, but it’s one of HYROX’s most technical stations. Learn how to improve grip endurance,…
Richard BransonRichard BransonNovember 10, 20254 min
Athlete performing burpee broad jump mid-air, hands forward, legs extended
Burpee Broad Jumps: Power, Rhythm & Pacing EfficiencyArticlesHYROX

Burpee Broad Jumps: Power, Rhythm & Pacing Efficiency

The burpee broad jump is HYROX’s most deceptive station high fatigue, low margin for error. Learn how to maintain rhythm,…
Richard BransonRichard BransonNovember 10, 20254 min
Athlete mid-wall-ball throw under bright gym lighting
Wall Balls Without Fatigue: Form, Breathing & Rep StrategyArticlesHYROX

Wall Balls Without Fatigue: Form, Breathing & Rep Strategy

The wall balls are the final and most demanding HYROX station. Learn how to perfect your technique, breathing, and rep…
Richard BransonRichard BransonNovember 10, 20254 min
Athlete mid-sled pull using thick rope, leaning back with tension through arms and legs
The HYROX Sled Pull: Building Grip Strength and Back PowerArticlesHYROX

The HYROX Sled Pull: Building Grip Strength and Back Power

The HYROX sled pull demands total-body coordination, grip strength and back endurance. Learn how to train, pace and recover from…
Richard BransonRichard BransonNovember 10, 20255 min
Athlete driving heavy sled across turf lane, low camera angle
Mastering the HYROX Sled Push: Power, Grip & DriveArticlesHYROX

Mastering the HYROX Sled Push: Power, Grip & Drive

The HYROX sled push is one of the toughest parts of the race. Learn how to build power, control and…
Editorial TeamEditorial TeamNovember 8, 20255 min