Spartan Race - Olympus Tutorial

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  • Опубліковано 4 лис 2024

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  • @absilva76
    @absilva76 4 роки тому +23

    The best tutorial I've seen for the Olympus Wall so far. I used to go through it, but after they changed the surface I've been struggling to keep my grip and haven't been able to finish. Can't wait to try it again. Thank you!

    • @obstacleactivist9741
      @obstacleactivist9741  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks and good luck!

    • @allanfarr
      @allanfarr 3 роки тому +3

      I was mad about the surface change. Why make an obstacle that 95% cannot do, including you and I who could do it before. Now all the asswipe Spartan are going to say overcome and adapt without recognition of my earlier comment so stuff your comments. The slippery surface is so slick there is almost no possibility of keeping your feet on the surface.

    • @absilva76
      @absilva76 3 роки тому +3

      @@allanfarr I hear you. I failed the wall again today in Jacksonville. But this will not defeat me, I will intensify my training.

    • @obstacleactivist9741
      @obstacleactivist9741  3 роки тому +2

      Jax is such a wet course too which doesn't help

    • @absilva76
      @absilva76 3 роки тому +2

      @@obstacleactivist9741 YES!! And they had to put the Olympus Wall right after a long walk in wet mud, of course! OCR is all about technique and adaptation. If I had to chose between strength or technique, I would pick technique all day long.

  • @alharris8861
    @alharris8861 3 роки тому +9

    Why did I not watch this 5 races ago lol I always hit the right side and have the same thought “man this is awkward”. Thanks man

    • @obstacleactivist9741
      @obstacleactivist9741  3 роки тому

      Hope it helps! They did change the material and steepness of it, but this still rings true for the most part

  • @maskeeta888
    @maskeeta888 5 років тому +8

    Tried this technique today at the Boston super. worked perfect and probably half the time than it used to take. thanks!!

  • @atraillesstaken
    @atraillesstaken 3 роки тому +6

    That new plastic surface sucks! My Altra King MT's could not get a grip on that thing. I'm sure I just need to adjust my stance though. Thanks for the tutorial.

    • @obstacleactivist9741
      @obstacleactivist9741  3 роки тому +4

      Same. I had to go on my knees at Palmerton for it. Also a steeper angle now

  • @andrew593
    @andrew593 Рік тому

    Used this technique at Killington ‘23, worked like a charm! Thank you!

  • @ForeverYoungKickboxer
    @ForeverYoungKickboxer 3 роки тому +3

    Brother, watched the Friday and because of that crossover and starting with left , I nailed Olympus at Palmerton yesterday!! Thanks! Aroo!!

    • @obstacleactivist9741
      @obstacleactivist9741  3 роки тому +1

      Hell yeah! That's awesome man, glad you got it. Especially since they made Olympus harder since I've made this tutorial

  • @JoshBye99
    @JoshBye99 6 місяців тому

    This is a great approach! Never even clouded into the right and left side till he had showed it.

  • @PhysicalNoiz
    @PhysicalNoiz 2 роки тому +1

    His execution on the last part was a thing of beauty

  • @fivehoopers
    @fivehoopers Рік тому

    did exactly what you showed........ no struggling, and finished clean! thanks!!!

  • @justinwilson6890
    @justinwilson6890 6 місяців тому

    Thank you great video! I just did the San Diego Spartan last weekend and had not done this obstacle before and just used all upper body with legs hanging and that was rough… 😂. Your technique is flawless and will definitely help!

  • @Pew_Meister
    @Pew_Meister Рік тому +2

    I did it on my knees on my first OCR. It gave me better traction but I wouldn’t do it without knee sleeves. My knees ended up getting skinned up and infected.

  • @trtcommunity9248
    @trtcommunity9248 5 років тому +2

    Thanks Derek. Very helpful and very professionally done.

  • @makikofrankfurt
    @makikofrankfurt 3 роки тому

    I am preparing for Beast in next month. Thank you for many advices.Really helpful

  • @hatkraizi13
    @hatkraizi13 2 роки тому

    Gonna try this out this weekend in Big Bear

  • @trtcommunity9248
    @trtcommunity9248 5 років тому +3

    "like you're poopin'" Loved it.

  • @malachimeeker9480
    @malachimeeker9480 5 років тому +2

    Thanks man, really helpful info!

  • @jjjjjjj389
    @jjjjjjj389 5 років тому +1

    Nice tips, not did this obstacle yet so hoping i can get a plan in place before the super.

    • @obstacleactivist9741
      @obstacleactivist9741  5 років тому

      Go to the open house if one if available the day before the race! Best time to practice it

  • @rockblaze477
    @rockblaze477 2 роки тому

    Going to Palmerton in a few days to run through my third Super. It looks exciting. Getting my big hands in those little holes is very challenging, so we'll see. I have been doing well at almost all of the obstacles, though.

  • @markholman6315
    @markholman6315 5 років тому

    Very helpful!!! Thanks! Keep up the great videos! Just watched the Stadium Sprint races!

  • @LordQuiche
    @LordQuiche 5 років тому +4

    good vid, keep 'em coming!

  • @derekdalton8166
    @derekdalton8166 5 років тому +1

    I'll give it a try because this looks quicker, but I usually use all the holds.

    • @obstacleactivist9741
      @obstacleactivist9741  5 років тому

      Try it during an open house or after a race and see how you like it

    • @derekdalton8166
      @derekdalton8166 5 років тому

      @@obstacleactivist9741 My team gym has an Olympus wall so, I'll get to try it out on Saturday.

    • @derekdalton8166
      @derekdalton8166 5 років тому

      @@obstacleactivist9741 My teams gym has an Olympus wall, so I'll get to try it out on Saturday.

    • @obstacleactivist9741
      @obstacleactivist9741  5 років тому

      @@derekdalton8166 just be sure it's the exact same as a race version. ive been to many gyms who have one, but they are layed out slightly differently which makes all the difference if using this technique

    • @derekdalton8166
      @derekdalton8166 5 років тому

      @@obstacleactivist9741 Makes sense. I will.

  • @mattd1575
    @mattd1575 5 років тому +2

    Hole holds 😂👍 great techniques from both of you!! Gonna try leading with left, makes sense. Sometimes I exert more energy than necessary on this one

    • @obstacleactivist9741
      @obstacleactivist9741  5 років тому +1

      I never realized it until someone showed me at palmerton two years ago

  • @RaGe0rge
    @RaGe0rge 5 років тому

    I'll definitely try this next time. I've always used the chains.

  • @rogerfraser6801
    @rogerfraser6801 4 роки тому +1

    Great tutorial! What’s the best way to train for this obstacle if we don’t have access to an Olympus wall

    • @obstacleactivist9741
      @obstacleactivist9741  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks! Work on grip strength specific training (I'm currently making a video on how I train my grip) but I would also look at my friend Megan here on UA-cam as well who makes OCR training videos. Her channel name is the OCR trainer. Here is a link to her Olympus training video ua-cam.com/video/is6Wnwk0MbY/v-deo.html

    • @rogerfraser6801
      @rogerfraser6801 4 роки тому

      @@obstacleactivist9741 awesome mate thanks heaps!

    • @obstacleactivist9741
      @obstacleactivist9741  4 роки тому

      Sure thing! Good luck

  • @obayhosni
    @obayhosni 5 років тому

    Great Technique .. More Tutorials Please :)

  • @82fdny97
    @82fdny97 Рік тому

    I did it yesterday for first time

  • @MrSDegnan
    @MrSDegnan 5 років тому +2

    Why couldn't you reach over while leading with the right?

    • @obstacleactivist9741
      @obstacleactivist9741  5 років тому +1

      apologies that i missed this! leading right, the holes are actually mirrored differently on the boards causing an inconsistent mis-match of the holds at different heights making it harder to do the crossover technique compared to leading with the left

  • @xHelloSushix
    @xHelloSushix 4 місяці тому

    Did I see you at Frontline?!

  • @daynavango8039
    @daynavango8039 5 років тому

    I needed this yrs ago😲😲😲😲😲

  • @malachimeeker9480
    @malachimeeker9480 5 років тому +2

    More tutorials please!

  • @wes1588
    @wes1588 3 роки тому +3

    That plastic surface they're using now is bullshit! I did burpees afterwards and I didn't see a single person complete the obstacle in 5ish minutes. Wtf Spartan, why make a near impossible obstacle, it ruins the fun for everybody and stops people from coming back! Just use wood, cheaper and actually doable.

    • @ellpoyohlokoh
      @ellpoyohlokoh 2 роки тому +1

      I think the plastic lasts a lot longer, plus wood prices are through the roof since the pandemic started.

  • @JG-hj9og
    @JG-hj9og 5 років тому

    Did they just give you that shirt or are you volunteering?

    • @obstacleactivist9741
      @obstacleactivist9741  5 років тому

      This is the shirt you wear when you course Marshal

    • @JG-hj9og
      @JG-hj9og 5 років тому

      @@obstacleactivist9741 Is that during your shift? You just made a rant about how spartan marshals suck, but you seem pretty proud to make self-promotional content wearing that shirt.

    • @obstacleactivist9741
      @obstacleactivist9741  5 років тому

      I course marshaled for that exact reason...I wanted to see the entire process of how everything is handled for elite and age group. I can also say for a fact that more than half of the marshals themselves were terrible seeing that none of them had ever run elite and/or did not even know how to properly complete the obstacles. This is the problem, officials that are just in it to get the volunteer code and have a shorter shift

    • @JG-hj9og
      @JG-hj9og 5 років тому

      @@obstacleactivist9741 There are plenty of good marshals who are not elite athletes, understand the rules, care a great deal about the integrity of the competitive waves, and do an overall fantastic job. While you may run in the competitive waves, that does not mean you understand actual officiating. Many of your statements are simply opinions dressed up as facts. Read - fake news. But we all know stirring the pot gets views and likes and clicks.

    • @obstacleactivist9741
      @obstacleactivist9741  5 років тому

      I'm not saying there aren't good marshals, there certainly are. There are most definitely poor marshals though too, many of which whom do not care enough to do the job property or correctly. Marshals themselves aside, the officiating process as a whole can be much improved, that much is fact given the officiating woes that has lingered in many key races this year when it's still early this season. The officiating in the elite and age group waves has been a very hot topic this season, I'm simply bringing more of it to the forefront for discussion. I'm sorry if you see this as negative, but it's something that needs to be discussed if the sport wants to grow and progress in the right direction

  • @Abstrack88
    @Abstrack88 5 років тому

    And if wet? Beacuse of rain? Tipps?:)

    • @obstacleactivist9741
      @obstacleactivist9741  5 років тому +1

      i'm so sorry that i missed this comment! begin watching at 3:45 and i go over how to handle in wet/muddy conditions. hope this helps!

  • @thelaganator1671
    @thelaganator1671 4 роки тому

    Were is that place at.

    • @obstacleactivist9741
      @obstacleactivist9741  4 роки тому

      This was at the tri-state beast/ultra last year in 2019 at mountain Creek

  • @jessicacampbell1903
    @jessicacampbell1903 Рік тому

    I'm so confused...isn't he on the right?

    • @L0n3W0lfBl4ck
      @L0n3W0lfBl4ck 2 місяці тому

      I thought the same he just meant leading with his left. Technically he was on the right side. Very confusing

  • @lanceboullion9888
    @lanceboullion9888 7 місяців тому

    I'm left handed brah

  • @satchm05
    @satchm05 4 роки тому

    I watched this video whilst pooping.

  • @allanfarr
    @allanfarr 5 років тому +1

    Sorry but not going to work on the new highly slippery plastic walls

    • @obstacleactivist9741
      @obstacleactivist9741  5 років тому +6

      This was made back in April at the start of the season long before they changed the material. I will make an updated one for next season

  • @chriskunce3331
    @chriskunce3331 5 років тому

    Yeah let’s get some mud on that wall and do it for real

    • @obstacleactivist9741
      @obstacleactivist9741  5 років тому

      Well this was at a race that was ongoing so 🤷‍♂️

    • @chriskunce3331
      @chriskunce3331 5 років тому

      Obstacle Activist yeah no problem. Just being a smartass. . It was a good video and still helps. It’s just I never get to actually try one dry like that. Always muddy as hell.

  • @szigeti-kovacsbenjamin9217
    @szigeti-kovacsbenjamin9217 2 роки тому

    Burpee