Torque assembly
A push sled with dial-up magnetic resistance. It builds in fifteen minutes, no plates needed.
The Torque TANK is a push and pull sled whose resistance comes from a magnetic brake you dial up or down, not from stacking plates. So there is almost nothing to build, about fifteen minutes, and it rolls quietly on any surface without damaging floors.
A sled, but not like other sleds
Torque Fitness is best known for the TANK, a push and pull training sled that works completely differently from a traditional one. Instead of loading weight plates and dragging it across turf, the TANK uses a magnetic brake, Mag-Force, that you dial up or down through a few levels, and it rolls on airless wheels that glide across grass, turf, concrete, driveways and indoor floors without damaging them.
That design changes everything about owning one. There is almost no assembly, owners consistently finish in about fifteen minutes, just attaching the uprights and handles. There are no plates to haul around and swap. And it runs nearly silently, no metal grinding on concrete, so you can train in a driveway or garage without disturbing anyone.
So rather than a build, the setup is about understanding the magnetic resistance, the all-surface wheels, and the accessories that turn it into a push, pull, tow and sprint tool. It is one of the simplest pieces of serious equipment to get going.
The build
About 15 minutes. Genuinely easy.
| Model | Time | People |
|---|---|---|
| Attach the uprightsPush handles with multiple hand placements. | 10 min | 1 |
| Fit the low handleFor pushing the other direction. | 5 min | 1 |
| Set the resistanceDial the magnetic level, neutral to 3. See below. | 2 min | 1 |
| Attachments (optional)V-strap, tow rope, dumbbell cradles. See below. | 5 min | 1 |
| Plan storageWall-mountable for space saving. | 5 min | 1 |
No plates are required, and no special surface, it rolls on turf, concrete, driveways and indoor floors. It carries a ten-year frame and weld warranty.
How the TANK works and sets up
Dial the magnetic resistance, no plates needed
The heart of the TANK is its magnetic resistance: a switch sets the level from neutral up to the hardest setting, and you change it on the fly, no loading or unloading plates. Cleverly, the resistance also scales with speed, the faster you push, the harder it fights back, so a single setting covers easy recovery pushes to all-out sprints depending on how hard you go. This is the whole appeal over a traditional sled: instant, plate-free resistance changes, so take a moment to feel out the levels when you set it up.
Plates are optional, and only for hold-down
There is a peg for weight plates, but it is worth understanding what they do, and do not, do: the plates do not add to the magnetic resistance, that comes entirely from the brake. What plates help with is keeping the sled planted for very hard sprints or when using it on a hill or a slick driveway, where a lighter sled might skip. So most users need no plates at all, add a little weight only if you find the sled lifting or sliding during maximal efforts on an incline.
It works on any surface, quietly and floor-safely
Unlike a friction sled that needs turf and grinds loudly on concrete, the TANK rolls on airless rubber wheels that move smoothly across grass, turf, rubber gym flooring, concrete, driveways and indoor floors without damaging them, and it runs nearly silently. So you are not tied to a turf strip, and you can train early or late in a garage, driveway or basement without the noise. The M1S version adds a 360-degree swivelling rear wheel that makes changing direction and towing effortless.
Add accessories to push, pull, tow and row
The TANK is a platform for more than pushing. Beyond the standard uprights and low handle, accessories expand what it does: a V-strap for towing, standing rows and torso rotations, a tow rope for pulling and rope work, dumbbell cradles, and wheelbarrow handles. So decide which movements you want, and add the relevant attachments, they clip to the tow hooks and handles. This is how a single sled becomes a full conditioning tool for the whole body, and the higher M1S model adds a digital screen for tracking your efforts.
Store it on the wall to save space
Because it is compact and the resistance is built in rather than a pile of plates, the TANK stores easily, and Torque offers a wall-mounted storage system to keep it up and out of the way. So plan where it will hang or stand between sessions, it takes up little room. One practical safety note: it contains small magnets, so as with any product containing magnets, keep it away from small children who might dislodge and swallow one.
Before you build
Clear about fifteen minutes, that is genuinely all the assembly takes.
Decide the surfaces you will use it on, it works on all of them, and where it stores.
Choose which accessories you want, V-strap, tow rope, cradles, for your movements.
Know you likely need no plates, and only for hold-down if so.
And keep it away from small children because of the small magnets.
Where an installer helps
Honestly, at about fifteen minutes to assemble, the TANK barely needs help with the build.
Where a hand is useful is fitting the accessories you want and setting up the wall-mounted storage.
And walking through how the magnetic resistance and any digital screen work so you get the most from it.
So help here is mainly a convenience, an assembled, accessorised, wall-stored sled ready to push, rather than any difficulty in the setup.
What an installer does
- Assembles the sled, uprights and handles, in minutes.
- Fits the accessories you want, V-strap, tow rope, cradles.
- Sets up the wall-mounted storage system.
- Shows you the magnetic resistance levels and, on the M1S, the screen.
- Confirms the wheels and swivel move freely.
- Advises on when, and whether, to add hold-down plates.
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Questions people ask
How does the resistance work without plates?
The TANK uses a magnetic brake, Mag-Force, that you dial from neutral up to the hardest level with a switch, changing it instantly with no plates to load. The resistance also scales with speed, the faster you push, the harder it gets, so one setting covers easy pushes to all-out sprints. It is the main advantage over a traditional weight sled: instant, plate-free resistance changes.
Do I need weight plates at all?
Usually not, the plates do not add to the magnetic resistance, which comes entirely from the brake. A peg exists so you can add a little weight to keep the sled planted for maximal sprints or on a hill or slick driveway, where a light sled might skip or lift. But most users need none, add a small amount only if you find it sliding during hard efforts on an incline.
What surfaces can I use it on?
Just about any, it rolls on airless wheels across grass, turf, rubber gym flooring, concrete, driveways and indoor floors without damaging them, and runs nearly silently, unlike a friction sled that needs turf and grinds on concrete. So you are not tied to a turf strip and can train in a garage, driveway or basement early or late without the noise.
Is it hard to assemble?
No, it is one of the easiest pieces of serious equipment to set up, owners consistently finish in about fifteen minutes, just attaching the uprights and handles. There are no plates to deal with and the resistance is built in, so once the handles are on and you have set your level, it is ready to push.
Can it do more than push?
Yes, with accessories it becomes a full conditioning tool: a V-strap for towing, standing rows and torso rotations, a tow rope for pulling, dumbbell cradles and wheelbarrow handles, all clipping to the tow hooks and handles. The M1S model also adds a 360-degree swivel wheel for easy direction changes and a digital screen for tracking, so a single sled covers pushing, pulling, towing and sprinting.
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