Name: Hercules Hoist
Type of obstacle: Multiple attempts
Description: The Hercules Hoist is a strength obstacle that also requires lots of grips. A heavy sandbag is tied to a rope, which is fixed to a pulley, and the participant must pull the weight from the ground to the top.
Rules: Beware not to drop the weight and bring it back to the ground slowly, or you’ll receive a 30 burpees penalty. Also, you must lift the weight without moving away from the fence, and only use your arm to pull the rope. The only help you can get is from putting your feet on the barrier for leverage. But you can’t stand on the fence and use your body weight to lift the weight. On the other hand, some stadium event may have a “no feet on the fence” rule. At any moment you can change lane and use another rope, by returning the weight to the ground in a controlled movement.
How much does the Hercules Hoist weight?
The Hercules Hoist weight is around 90 pounds for men and 70 pounds for women.
What is the diameter of the Hercules Hoist rope?
The rope used for the Hercules Hoist more similar to a climbing rope than a typical gym rope climb and the size may be around 1-1.5 inch.
How high do I need to pull the weight from the Hercules Hoist?
The height of the Hercules Hoist structure is approximately 20-25 feet.
Post time: Sep-05-2024