Hero Walls is a classic Tough Mudder obstacle that demands both teamwork and physical strength, it might be simple but it definitely isn’t easy.
Thanks to the #MadetoMove ambassadors and Lucozade Sport you won’t be worried though, in fact you’ll be sticking around and helping countless other Mudders up and over.
How to Train for Hero Walls
Use the two videos below to increase your upper body strength and core – great for climbing and pulling up your own body weight. You’ll only need some space, a chair and a wall and there are variations on the exercises, so you can get involved whatever your fitness level.
Remember you can add more reps and more rounds to boost this workout.
Week 1
The Video
The Workout
Exercises: 4
Work for: 30 seconds
Active rest for: 20 seconds
Sets: 2
Decline push ups | feet elevated on chair
Tricep dips | Feet and arms elevated on chair
Lateral pull-ups | Using table
Single arm reverse lunge and bottle-bell press | Chair
Week 2
The Video
The Workout
Exercises: 6
Work for: 30 seconds
Active rest for: 20 seconds
Sets: 2
Reverse push ups
Push ups
Body weight rows
Tricep dips
Bicep plank
Remember Mudders, while it is good to push yourself and see progress, make sure you stop any exercise if you feel uncomfortable or in pain.