Price: $1.999

 

The volcano is a yoke that has been modified in a way that it can also be used to simulate tire flips. It has six plate storage pins and its triangular shape makes it stable, even when large amounts of weight are being moved. This makes it a great tool for serious strongman training. The full specifications are:

 

• Made in Columbus, OH, USA by Volcano Strength LLC
• 2x2" & 2x3" Steel construction
• Weight (Unloaded): 250 LBS
• Height: 60" overall / 45" yoke bar height
• Length: 69" (depth)
• Width: 48"
• Footprint: 69" x 48"
• 3 Easy-Grip Crossmembers: 1.75” diameter
• 6 Weight Posts: 9.75" loadable post length
• 1" thick Rubber Corner Protection
• Color: Black
• Ships Disassembled

Especially if you have a lot of space and want to train yoke carries and tire flips outside, this is a good investment.

 

 

The pros of the volcano are:

 

If you have space and you want to get serious about strongman training, then this a great tool to use. With the three handles, you can get a good grip on the weight and simulate strongman events that involve flipping cars or tires. Compared to tires and other strongman tools you can also increase the weight in increments and therefore track your progress better. All of this makes the Volcano a great option if you have the indoor or outdoor space to do the flips and carries. 

 

 

The cons of the volcano are:

 

Even though the volcano claims space efficiency it is a massive frame that will take up a big portion of most home gyms. If you do not have a lot of extra space, the chances are high that the volcano will end up as a glorified plate tree. Compared to a traditional yoke you also do not have as many options to store a barbell on it, use it to get atlas stones over or do sled work. This is mainly due to the fact, that the three handles are fixed and can not be adjusted. Compared to a tire you can not jump onto the volcano or beat the crap out of it with a hammer. I am confident that if you have the space for a volcano, you also have the space for a yoke and a tire. A yoke and a tire will likely cost the same or less and give you more training options.

 

 

Alternatives to the volcano are

 

The Rogue Y2 Yoke is one of the bigger Yokes from Rogue. With this option, you will be able to do carries, sled pushes, and atlas stones over the bar exercises. It also only costs $535 compared to the almost $2000 of the Volcano.

 

If you have a gym and want to get a tire flip, without the dirt and fewer space requirements, you can get the Titan tire flipping machine. In fact, for the budget of one Volcano you can get the Tire flipping machine and the Yoke. 

 

 

The Volcano is a great option for actual strongmen who want to get ready for competition. The Volcano simulates the load distribution of very heavy yoke carries better than a traditional yoke. For example hay or other heavy objects that usually stack higher than plates for the same amount. It is also probably the best tool for simulating a very heavy tire or car flips at home. That being said, most people do not follow this type of heavy strongman training. If you are just a weekend warrior you can make your money stretch a lot better by getting a yoke, barbell, plates, and an old tractor tire.