Torque Tank Push

Muscles worked

Setup

1. Load the Tank with weight plates and set the magnetic resistance lever to the desired intensity level.
2. Grip the handles firmly with both hands, choosing a height that allows for a forward-leaning torso.
3. Lean your body forward at roughly a 45-degree angle, creating a straight line from your head to your heels.
4. Place one foot forward in a staggered stance with your weight distributed on the balls of your feet.

How to do it

1. Drive through the lead leg to push the Tank forward, immediately following with an explosive, alternating step from the trailing leg.
2. Exhale sharply with each step, maintaining a powerful, rhythmic breathing pattern as you accelerate.
3. Maintain a steady tempo, focusing on driving your knees forward and extending your hips fully with every stride.
4. Keep your core braced and arms rigid to ensure all force from the lower body is transferred directly into the machine.

Form checklist

• Keep your back flat and avoid rounding the shoulders or arching the lower back.
• Ensure your knees stay aligned with your toes and do not collapse inward during the drive.
• Maintain a consistent forward lean; do not stand upright as the machine gains momentum.
• Keep your gaze fixed a few feet in front of the Tank to maintain a neutral neck position.

Pro tips

• Imagine trying to 'kick the ground away' behind you to maximize engagement of the glutes and hamstrings.
• For maximum triceps and deltoid stability, keep your elbows locked and 'push' the handles away from your chest throughout the duration.
• Focus on a quick 'ground contact time' to improve reactive power and calf recruitment.

Make it harder

• Increase the magnetic resistance level to shift the focus from speed-endurance to pure strength-power.
• Perform high-speed sprints for short intervals (15-20 seconds) to maximize metabolic demand.

Frequently asked

What muscles does the torque tank push work?

The torque tank push primarily targets the calves, deltoids, glutes, hamstrings, and quadriceps, and also works the erector spinae and obliques as secondary muscles.

What equipment do you need for the torque tank push?

The torque tank push uses dumbbell and weight plate.

Is the torque tank push good for beginners?

The torque tank push is rated intermediate. Build a base with simpler variations first, then progress to it with light load and strict form.

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