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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 3 MIN

EP 106: The HYROX Sled Push Mistake Costing You Minutes

from The Hybrid Lab with Dr. Alyssa Olenick · host Dr. Alyssa Olenick

🤘🏻 Get my free Hyrox accelerator → https://doc-lyss-fitness.myflodesk.com/hyrox-accelerator-ytStruggling with the Hyrox sled push?→ This video is a podcast version of a full YouTube video! Watch it here on Spotify (video edition) or YouTube: https://youtu.be/u4DXJ5wwcLMGet $20 off your first month with code PODCAST:→ https://www.thelyssmethod.com/ If you’ve watched a HYROX race, you’ve probably seen athletes using the underarm hook technique…But no one actually explains how to get into that position.In this video, I break it down step-by-step so you can use it on race day.We cover:• What the underarm hook sled push is• Why it’s more efficient than the standard push• How to position your arms and shoulders correctly• How to get your center of mass over the sled• Why most people accidentally push DOWN instead of forward• How to generate more power with your legs• How to try this in warmups (even if you’ve never done it before)This technique helps you:✔ Move the sled faster✔ Use your legs instead of just your arms✔ Conserve energy during your race✔ Improve your overall HYROX timeI personally tried this for the first time right before my race… and it made a huge difference.If you’re racing soon, practice this before race day—or at least try it in the warmup area.🤘🏻 FOLLOW ME ON IG → https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness/🤘🏻 LEARN MORE + FREE RESOURCES → https://doclyssfitness.com/

🤘🏻 Get my free Hyrox accelerator → https://doc-lyss-fitness.myflodesk.com/hyrox-accelerator-ytStruggling with the Hyrox sled push?→ This video is a podcast version of a full YouTube video! Watch it here on Spotify (video edition) or YouTube: https://youtu.be/u4DXJ5wwcLMGet $20 off your first month with code PODCAST:→ https://www.thelyssmethod.com/ If you’ve watched a HYROX race, you’ve probably seen athletes using the underarm hook technique…But no one actually explains how to get into that position.In this video, I break it down step-by-step so you can use it on race day.We cover:• What the underarm hook sled push is• Why it’s more efficient than the standard push• How to position your arms and shoulders correctly• How to get your center of mass over the sled• Why most people accidentally push DOWN instead of forward• How to generate more power with your legs• How to try this in warmups (even if you’ve never done it before)This technique helps you:✔ Move the sled faster✔ Use your legs instead of just your arms✔ Conserve energy during your race✔ Improve your overall HYROX timeI personally tried this for the first time right before my race… and it made a huge difference.If you’re racing soon, practice this before race day—or at least try it in the warmup area.🤘🏻 FOLLOW ME ON IG → https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness/🤘🏻 LEARN MORE + FREE RESOURCES → https://doclyssfitness.com/

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