Overall Performance
Robert Hultstrm performed well in the 2023 Stockholm Hyrox race, finishing with an overall rank of 222 out of 430 athletes. He also achieved a rank of 51 in his age group, placing in the top 56% of 91 athletes. His overall time was 01:33:00, with a total running time of 00:41:27, which was 03:04 faster than the average. His best running lap was 00:04:38.
Based on his splits analysis, Robert had a faster running time in Running 2, Running 3, Running 4, Running 5, Running 6, Running 7, and Farmers Carry compared to the average. However, he was slower in Running 1, Ski Erg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, Burpees Broad Jump, Rowing, Sandbag Lunges, Wall Balls, and Roxzone.
Segments to Improve
1. Wall Balls: Robert lost 03:02 compared to the average in this segment. To improve performance in Wall Balls, he should focus on increasing his upper body strength and improving his technique. Exercises such as medicine ball cleans, wall sits with a medicine ball, and wall ball thrusters can help improve his wall ball performance. He should also work on maintaining a consistent pace and rhythm throughout the exercise.
2. Burpees Broad Jump: Robert lost 01:50 compared to the average in this segment. To improve his performance in Burpees Broad Jump, he should focus on increasing his explosive power and endurance. Exercises such as squat jumps, box jumps, and burpee variations can help improve his performance. He should also work on maintaining a smooth and efficient transition between the burpees and the broad jumps.
3. Running 1: Robert was 00:59 slower than the average in this segment. To improve his running performance, Robert should focus on increasing his cardiovascular endurance and speed. Interval training, tempo runs, and hill sprints can help improve his overall running ability. He should also work on maintaining a consistent and efficient running form throughout the race.
4. Ski Erg: Robert was 00:16 slower than the average in this segment. To improve his performance on the Ski Erg, he should focus on improving his upper body strength and endurance. Exercises such as rowing, pull-ups, and push-ups can help improve his performance on the Ski Erg. He should also work on maintaining a smooth and efficient technique on the machine.
5. Sandbag Lunges: Robert lost 00:16 compared to the average in this segment. To improve his performance in Sandbag Lunges, he should focus on increasing his lower body strength and stability. Exercises such as walking lunges, Bulgarian split squats, and glute bridges can help improve his performance. He should also work on maintaining a consistent and controlled tempo during the lunges.
6. Sled Pull: Robert lost 00:15 compared to the average in this segment. To improve his performance in Sled Pull, he should focus on increasing his upper body and grip strength. Exercises such as rope climbs, pull-ups, and farmer's carries can help improve his performance. He should also work on maintaining a steady and efficient pulling technique.
Strategies
During the race, Robert should focus on maintaining a steady pace and avoiding any sudden bursts of energy that may lead to fatigue later on. He should also prioritize efficient transitions between exercises to minimize time spent in the Roxzone. Additionally, he should consider incorporating interval training and specific drills for the segments he struggled with, such as wall balls and burpees broad jump, into his training routine to improve his performance in these areas.