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Sled Pull
A loaded sled drag for the legs and whole-body 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 strap or handles.
2. Face the sled, keep tension on the attachment and brace your trunk.
3. Take small controlled backward steps while keeping your chest upright.
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 strap or handles
- 2Face the sled, keep 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.