To avoid getting stuck in traffic jam, make sure to leave enough room between the Mudder in front of you and yourself. If you are a fan of waterslides, springboards and similar stuff, you will definitely love King of the Swingers!
Here you have to swing Tarzan like from a platform and try to reach a bell hanging quite a few feet in front of you over the water with your hands. Hanging on the bar and relying on your normal swing, thinking it will be enough definitively doesn't work! If you want to have a realistic chance, you have to jump with all your power, and keep all your muscles tense.
With good coordination skills and a bit of luck, you'll be one of the few Mudders who passes King of the Swingers succesfully! Not as hard as the Berlin Walls, but still the walls of the obstacle Skidmarked are no piece of cake either. The walls you have to climb over are not as high as the Berlin Walls, but they are at a 45 degree angle.
Due to your center of gravity, your feet automatically tend to move towards the direction of the wall, when trying to get over the edge by jumping up. Of course, the goal is to conquer the Skidmarked alone, but in fact a lot of the Mudders need help. If you follow our advice and do pull-ups regulary during your Tough Mudder training , you should be able to conquer the Skidmarked by yourself!
The secret lies in an explosive movement, because otherwise your feet will drop towards the wall, which makes it almost impossible to win back control. Of course, taller Mudders have an advantage, but with the right technique, strength, and body tension, even a midget is able to pass the Skidmarked successfully!
If you don't have the necessary power, a leg-up or a double-leg-up, as described in the Berlin Walls section, should be the first choice. If all else fails, then you can climb on the wooden beam construction on the side of the wall — but please, you're a Mudder! So only do this in a case of emergency!
The wooden sticks fit exactly in the holes of the wall, so you have to make distance primarily with your back and arm strength! Depending on the course, the obstacle might differ. Sometimes your feet can support you more and sometimes less. Most of the times they have two different kinds of lanes — a normal one with small wooden beams as assistance for your feet and one for advanced Mudders without any assistance.
If you follow our Tough Mudder training tips , and regularly do pull-ups, then The Liberator isn't that big of a deal for you, because you can rely on your back and arm strength! Press your body close to the wall, do a pull-up with the help of the sticks, and then work your way up to the top hole by hole. You can try to support yourself a bit with your toes, but then you automatically create a distance between your hips and the wall.
There will be Mudders who are holding and pushing your feet from below and others on top trying to reach your arms to pull you up — so nothing can go wrong.
At the obstacle Trench Warfare you have to crawl through a dark, narrow and curvy tunnel which was dug into the ground. You crawl through dirt, little stones and sticks might leave you with a few scratches on your knees and arms. If you are not comfortable with tight spaces, the fact that it's pitch black because you can't see the end of the tunnel, doesn't make it easier.
As you can't see much, you shouldn't rush or you might run into a wall because you missed a turn. So just take it easy. After a little while your eyes will adjust a little and you will be able to see some outlines. Orientate yourself on the Mudder in front of you and you'll get through this obstacle more easily.
If you are scared of tight spaces, staying close behind the Mudder in front and talking to your team mates inside of the tunnel while making your way through will help you to calm down.
If you hated the balance beam in school, Twinkle Toes will hardly create any enthusiasm in you either. To avoid another cold surprise, you have to make it across a narrow wooden plank with about the width of your foot.
Surely you know the feeling of having to overtake a truck in a narrow construction area on the highway. The more you think about how close a call this is, the worse you'll feel. If you don't think about it, however, you'll pass by the truck smoothly and relaxed.
Don't try to run across the plank and don't crawl on your knees. Take normal steps at a medium pace, and you'll have the best chance to make it across dryly. Try to walk as upright as possible and focus your eyes on the other end of the plank. To avoid having to stop in the middle of the plank, make sure to leave enough room between the Mudder in front of you and yourself.
Whether you'll enjoy Walk the Plank or not largely depends on your attitude towards water and heights. For many, this is one of the most fun obstacles. For others, the sheer thought causes massive panic: You have to jump into the water from 12 feet high platform and swim to the other side.
If Walk the Plank should scare you, try jumping from the diving board in a public swimming pool. At Tough Mudder, you have to master this obstacle anyway. If you hesitate, other Mudders will show no mercy and push you in. Therefore, grit your teeth, and get to it! To make sure you dry quickly, we recommend special gear and running shoes that are well suited for Tough Mudder.
Electroshock Therapy Everest 2. Tips for the obstacle Arctic Enema 2. In Arctic Enema 2. Last but not least, here's a tip for the really tough guys If you're looking for the ultimate kick, sign up for the first starting group! First come, first serve! Tips for the obstacle Balls to the Wall The biggest challenge at Balls to the Wall is to keep a firm grip, despite the slippery rope.
Anyway, falling down from the top isn't the best idea, so be careful! Tips for the obstacle Berlin Walls When we strongly recommend you to do pull-ups during your preparation , the Berlin Walls is one of the reasons why!
It's only a matter of training! But don't worry, we also have some alternative techniques for you. With teamwork to success! Those who aren't that strong, usually receive help with the classical leg-up. But better than the leg-up is the double-leg-up! Well, that's kind of cheating though, but better than going around the obstacle.
Tips for the obstacle Birth Canal Move as close as possible to the ground, but without unnecessary dragging! With this tactic you can avoid grazes and keep control! So be smart and try to crawl along the side for saving power!
Tips for the obstacle Cage Crawl Strength lies in calmness! Tackle this obstacle slowly and with care. Always try to stay calm and keep your head and body as high as possible. Tips for the obstacle Cry Baby First of all, make sure to leave enough room between the Mudder in front of you and yourself. Close your eyes and then crawl as far as possible, and breathe as little as necessary.
So don't be panic, and enjoy the full load of peppermint! Tips for the obstacle Dead Ringer No question, first of all you should hold on to the rings firmly. For mastering the Dead Ringer, you have to choose between two techniques. Tactic 1: Rely on your strength If you decide om this technique like most of the Mudders , you take every single peg step by step, ideally in a medium pace and very rhythmic.
You don't swing much and your movements are rather mechanical. On one side, your risk of falling because of missing a peg is reduced significantly this way. Tactic 2: Rely on your coordination If you've got advanced coordination skills, this technique seems to be great for you! Tips for the obstacle Electric Eel Switch off your mind and attack the obstacle immediately. Get it over with as fast as you can. Protecting your head as much as possible!
Tips for the obstacle Electroshock Therapy If you need to think of something during that obstacle, think of the fact that you've almost made it. Therefore, grit your teeth, get to it, and enjoy your beer afterwards! Tips for the obstacle Everest 2. Since the halfpipe can get quite slippery, go at it with long steps.
Tips for the obstacle Fire in your Hole We believe you've spend quite some time at your local public pool during your childhood and know how to slide down a water slide, or any other regular slide on a playground. So not much to tell you here. It's basically the same. Well, maybe we can still give you one or two advices to make sure you get down safely. Keep focused! Also you will only be close to fire for a split second… no chance to catch fire! Tips for the obstacle Funky Monkey 2.
Steady movement is important for an economic technique. Firstly, you should never hold onto the same rung with both hands, or you'll lose momentum! Swing yourself from rung to rung, and don't waste too much time. This way the risk of slipping off decreases dramatically. General tips for your technique Don't hang there like a sack of potatoes! Your best chance to conquer Funky Monkey 2. Tips for the obstacle Hangin' Tough For significantly better grip, we highly recommend wearing gloves.
Grab the first ring with your weaker arm and work your way forward. Just to watch? Welcome to the Tough Mudder experience, where the hardest obstacle is leaving with any money.
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