TITAN heavy duty push pull weight sled vs XPO 2 trainer
This is a comparison between the TITAN heavy duty sled and the XPO 2 trainer including pros, cons, and alternatives. This article has been originally published in which conditioning equipment to get from TITAN. Follow the links for more details.
Overview and review of the XPO 2 trainer
This is an overview of the XPO 2 trainer including pros, cons, and alternatives. Follow the links for more details
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Overview of the XPO trainer 2
Price: $699
The
XPO Trainer 2 offers an innovative design for
sled work by adding tires and an accelerating resistance model. The secret sauce of this
sled is a little motor at the front wheel that provides more and more resistance the harder and faster you push. This is similar to training with bands or flywheels for running, except the resistance comes from the front rather than behind. This makes the
XPO a great
sled for beginners who want to work with resistance from the start or pros that want resistance at high speeds. The full specifics of this
sled are:
- Made by Armored Fitness Equipment
- First Push Sled with Wheels
- Patent-Pending Exponential Resistance Curve: As you push harder/faster, the resistance increases to compensate
- No Weight Plates Included or Required
- (2) Removable Handles for easy transport and storage
- Laser-cut XPO Trainer logo in front plating
- Durable rubberized wheels for safe all-surface sled training
- Nearly Silent Operation
- Suitable for Beginner / Rehab up to High Intensity / Pro training
- Color: Black
A great addition to a commercial gym with a lot of space or a home gym with a spacious driveway. For professional, very heavy athletes, this might not be the right choice.
Pros of the XPO trainer 2
- Wheels instead of a sled
- work at high speeds
- Accelerating resistance curve
The biggest pro of this machine compared to
sleds is that it has wheels. This means less wear and tear on any floor that it is used on. This is especially good for indoor gyms and home gyms that are worried about
sleds wrecking the floor. The wheels also enable that you can get to a sprinting speed without worrying that the
sled will get caught on the ground and you really hurt yourself. Compared to other
sleds, this one gets harder the more momentum you create. Traditional
sleds are usually the hardest to get moving and get easier, once momentum is built.
Cons of the XPO trainer 2
- Lightweight
- Wheels
- Accelerating resistance curve
Depending on the training application and where you use it the
XPO is great. Anyone who is not an NFL linebacker or rugby player will probably be satisfied and get excellent results from it improving their explosiveness and getting some cardio work in at the same time. If you weigh 100kg plus and are mainly concerned with moving a big heavy object out of the way that is reluctant to budge then the
XPO is not the right training tool. Here you need a heavy ass
sled, that only starts moving after you throw your full weight behind it. Imagine you tackle the 60-pound
XPO with full might. It will go flying unless you weigh it down.
Alternatives to the XPO Trainer 2
The
butcher V2 costs only a third of the
XPO and simulates better to get momentum into an inanimate object. The downside is that it comes on feet instead of wheels which is more likely to damage the surface you are using it on. Rogue has addressed this in their V2 redesign with replaceable feet that can be equipped with a plastic footplate set. Still, this will damage your floors more than wheels. On the positive side, you can get a lot of weight on this to simulate rugby and football tackles. You might even like that the friction provides even more resistance.
The
Rogue Y2 yoke can also be used for
sled pushes and pulls. The setup is more cumbersome as the structure is bigger compared to
sleds. Still, a good
yoke is an all in one gym that can have a pull-up bar,
squat stand,
sled, and
yoke in one. If you have space a
yoke is not to be scoffed at, as it has way more applications for the same price as the
XPO. The only downside is that it is less portable and will screw more with your floor.
Conclusion for the XPO trainer 2
The
XPO trainer 2 is a great
sled for anyone who has the money too spent and I worried about their driveway or floor for sled work. This probably covers 95% of the fitness population that is in the market for a
sled, as it is a nice to have rather than must-have for a home gym anyway. For the remaining 5% who are massive beasts and want to simulate running into a brick wall a fully loaded
butcher is probably the better option.
Overview and review of the TITAN heavy duty push pull weight sled
This is an overview of the TITAN heavy duty push pull weight sled including pros, cons, and alternatives. This article was originally published in Which cardio equipment to get from TITAN. Follow the links for more details.
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Overview of the TITAN Heavy Duty High Low push Pull weight sled
The
heavy-duty High low Push-pull weight sled from TITAN is a clone of the
Rogue butcher sled. This sled has two load pins and is built for heavy loads to be pushed around. This sled has a considerable size and is, therefore, harder to store than a dog sled. This is the right choice when you want to make big burly Rugby players and NFL players move seemingly immovable objects. The full specifications are:
- Heavy Duty 11 gauge steel
- Dual Plate Horns at 10" High
- High/Low push/pull handles with strap hook
- Black Powder Coated frame
- Breaks down easily for Quick transport or storage
- 600 lb plus Capacity
- Post spacing: 26-in.
- Dimensions: 46-in (L) x 30.5-in (W) x 36-in (H).
- Sled Skis: 8-in x 5-in x 8mm thick
- Weight: 64 lb.
This is a big boy toy and needs space. Do not consider it when you can not exercise outdoors or have considerable space indoors.
Pros of the TITAN Heavy Duty High Low push Pull weight sled
Cons of the TITAN Heavy Duty High Low push Pull weight sled
While the size is great if you are looking for a big sled it can become a problem when you do not have the space to store the sled. Especially in a home gym, it can just get in the way as you will not use it as often as other equipment and can not just lean it against a wall like a dog sled to store it away.
As TITAN offers some of the cheapest equipment around that also comes with its perils. There is a higher possibility, that you have to force some of the parts as they do not fit snug. This can be fixed when you are a good handyman, but can also become so extreme, that you might question why you bought something new from TITAN rather than used from a different brand.
Alternatives to the TITAN Heavy Duty High Low push Pull weight sled
If you run a respectable home gym and want to add a sled, the
TITAN Pro sled might be a better choice from TITAN. If your goal is to add some resistance to your sprints and push a bit of weight around, the
TITAN Pro Sled is more than enough in capacity and offers more versatility while taking up less space.
The
low bar push pull drag sled from Rogue is a simple $100sled that comes with everything you need. It is simple and can be used with a harness or at the handle. A very cheap way of getting fit and not to be sneered at, especially if you only use low loads and find the
Pro Sled too expensive and the Heavy Duty sled too big.
The
power bar weighted sled with leash and harness is the ideal sled to keep in the back of your truck or car. If you like to take a sled outside to your favorite hill, this is the one to get. The plate pin can be collapsed so that it can be easily stored in tight spots. For the price of roughly $80, you can even consider getting more than one and just wreck them. The only downside is that this sled has a lower plate capacity and the metal drags directly on the ground.
Conclusion for the TITAN Heavy Duty High Low push Pull weight sled
The
heavy Duty high low push-pull sled from TITAN is a good choice if you want to save money, have space to run and store it, and just occasionally do heavy loads on it. If you have a team of players that will abuse this sled around the clock you might want to upgrade to the
Rogue butcher as it will last longer.