Tyrolean Traverse

Traverse along the rope using hands and feet.

Tyrolean Traverse

Tyrolean Traverse tests upper-body endurance and core stability as you move yourself across a horizontal rope using both hands and legs. Keep your hips high so your body stays close to the rope — the lower you hang, the more energy you waste. Use your feet to pinch or hook the rope for support, and pull with your arms in short, controlled movements rather than long, exhausting pulls. To train for it, focus on rope climbs, bodyweight rows, dead hangs, and core work (especially hollow holds and leg raises) to maintain a strong, stable body position while moving along the rope.

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Start by mounting the rope at the beginning (closest to the start point).
  • Traverse along the rope using hands and feet.
  • Do not touch the ground or water if it creates an advantage.
  • Ring the bell using hands only.
  • After ringing the bell, dismount — do not continue along the rope.

DISALLOWED

  • Failing to ring the bell.
  • Falling off the obstacle.
  • Touching the ground or water below in a way that gives an advantage.
  • Mounting the rope too far ahead, gaining unfair advantage.
  • Continuing to move along the rope after ringing the bell.

USE HANDS & FEET

ADDITIONAL NOTES

  • Only 1 attempt is allowed — no retries.
  • Once you release the rope after failing, you must run or swim to continue, while staying within your lane.
  • Attempt begins when both feet leave the ground at the start