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Reverse Sled Drag
A backward sled drag emphasizing the quadriceps and conditioning.
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Target
Legs
Category
Lower body · Strength
Difficulty
Intermediate
Sets
3
Reps
15-25 metres
Execution
How to perform
1. Choose a clear, level lane and secure the sled straps or handles.
2. Face the sled with tension on the attachment and brace your trunk.
3. Walk backward with small controlled steps, pushing through the whole foot.
4. Continue for the planned distance and stop before balance or grip deteriorates.
Suggested rest: 60-90 seconds between sets.
Technique
Key form tips
- 1Choose a clear, level lane and secure the sled straps or handles
- 2Face the sled with tension on the attachment and brace your trunk
- 3Keep each repetition controlled and maintain tension through Legs.
- 4Use a range of motion you can control without changing your setup.
Avoid
Common mistakes
- 1Using momentum or rushing the lowering phase.
- 2Letting the working position change as fatigue builds.
- 3Losing tension through Legs to force extra repetitions.