Sled Push (Forward)
Carry, sled, quadriceps and glutes
The sled push drives a loaded sled across the floor with the body leaned in and the arms long. It trains the quadriceps and glutes, with the calves and shoulders helping, and there is no lowering part. It suits almost anyone who wants hard leg work and conditioning.
Setting up
- Load the sled with a weight you can push steadily.
- Hold the posts with the arms straight or slightly bent.
- Lean in so the body forms a line from head to back heel.
How to do a sled push (forward)
- Brace the belly.
- Drive one knee forward and push off the back foot.
- Take short, strong steps.
- Keep the hips low and the line from head to heel.
- Push for the distance you set.
Breathing. Breathe in a steady rhythm through the push.
Muscles worked
- Mainly
- Quadriceps and glutes
- Also
- Calves, front delts and abdominals
Common mistakes
- Standing too upright. Leaning in moves the sled, so keep the body angled.
- Long, slow steps. Short steps keep the drive going, so stay quick.
- Arms bending as you push. The legs should push, so keep the arms firm.
Easier and harder
- Easier
- Walking
- Harder
- Sled Sprint Push
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