CrossFit is one of the most dynamic workouts that you can participate in. Whether you are trying to get in shape, want to maintain your current physical fitness, or simply want to challenge yourself, CrossFit is a great option. In 2020 there was a challenge that was circulating around CrossFit Gyms around the country. This challenge wasn’t necessarily a workout as much as it was a challenge. The challenge first went viral on TikTok then spread around to other social media platforms. We do not recommend doing the Thor bar challenge as a workout but many people take on the challenge in an attempt to prove themselves.
Here is what the Thor bar challenge entails.
What is the Thor Bar Challenge?
The Thor bar challenge gets its name from the idea that it makes an average 45 lb. weightlifting bar nearly impossible to lift, similar to Thor’s hammer. The challenge consists of holding one end of the bar with both hands on one of the loadable sleeves that holds the weight. While holding the bar with both hands on one of the rotating sleeves, the challenge is to lift the other end of the bar, without any additional weight, off of the ground. Some people up the ante by adding more weight to the far end of the bar, making the challenge even more difficult. It sounds easy, it looks easy, but it is certainly not the easiest thing to do. You have to use some physics and science to be able to complete this challenge. Here is how to do the Thor Bar Challenge.
How to do the Thor Bar Challenge
The reason that the Thor Bar Challenge is so difficult is that the length of the bar creates leverage and the fulcrum of the lever is the hand that you have closest to the center of the bar. The weight at the far end of the bare is then magnified which makes it much more difficult to lift. While this challenge is difficult there are a few tips that help make the Thor bar challenge easier to complete. Here are a few tips that may help you do the Thor bar challenge.
- Move your forward hand as close to the stopper as possible.
- Move your rear hand as close to the end of the bar as possible without losing grip.
- Push all of your body weight down on the rear hand while pulling up with your forward hand at the same time.
For some the Thor bar challenge is a piece of cake but for others it can prove to be the most difficult challenge yet.
If you are located in the Raleigh area come visit DFX Crossfit in North Raleigh near Brier Creek. We offer open gym hours as well as group CrossFit sessions where you will be challenged to push your body to the limit. If you have any questions about DFX CrossFit, don’t hesitate to give us a call or fill out the online contact form below. One of our friendly team members will be more than happy to help you out. We look forward to hearing from you.
