What Is Athletic Power?

Bottom Line 

Explosiveness is not optional—it’s the foundation of real athleticism. Whether you're a coach or athlete, developing power:  

• Makes every movement more effective 
• Builds transferable skills across all sports  
• Is the fastest way to elevate performance 

So, what does this mean for FlipSled? 

Why Sleds Build Game-Changing Explosiveness

Sled work—whether it’s pushing, pulling, or dragging—is unmatched for building horizontal force production, which is critical in nearly every sport. 

What Makes It So Effective? 

• High Force, Low Impact: You can move serious weight fast without the joint stress of jumping or heavy barbell lifting. This makes sleds great for all levels, from youth athletes to pros. 
• Resisted Acceleration: Sprinting with a sled forces you to drive with power through the ground. This directly transfers to first-step quickness, acceleration, and top-end speed. 
• Full-Body Engagement: Sled work does more than just work your legs—it activates your core, upper body, and posterior chain. It teaches your body to work as a unit, just like in sport. 
• Versatile & Safe: You can work on push for power, pull for hamstrings, drag for endurance, sprint for speed. You get explosive output without risk of form breakdown under a bar.  

Why “FlipSled Cleans” Is a Powerhouse Movement 

FlipSled Cleans are a full-body explosive lift, drive, and push all rolled into one raw, athletic movement.  

What They Train:  

• Triple Extension: The flip mimics a clean or jump, with ankles, knees, and hips extending at once. This is the same movement you use to sprint, jump, or hit.  
• Ground Force Production: You have to generate maximum force against a heavy, awkward object. That builds the type of real-world strength that transfers to sport. 
• Grip, Core, and Mental Toughness: Tire flips build the kind of gritty, explosive power that separates dominant athletes from average ones. 

Why It Works:  

• It’s dynamic, not robotic. Sports aren't performed on machines. FlipSled Cleans teach your body to be powerful under tension, when off-balance, and under pressure. Giving you the ability to explode out of load.   
• It’s a movement-based lift, not an isolation drill. You're teaching your brain and body to fire explosively in sequence, just as you would in a sprint or tackle.