Exercise guide

Sled Push.

Equipment
Sled
Movement
Compound
Level
Beginner

Muscles at work

Front
Back
PrimaryQuads
SecondaryAbs, Adductors, Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lats, Lower Back, Shoulders, Traps, Upper Back

Make every rep count.

  1. 01

    Load the sled with an appropriate weight and make sure the area in front of you is clear.

  2. 02

    Grab the handles, brace your core, and lean your body into the sled at about a 45° angle. Keep your arms straight (elbows locked but not hyperextended) and your back flat.

  3. 03

    Start pushing by driving through one leg: extend the hip and knee to move the sled forward.

  4. 04

    Alternate legs with short, powerful steps, keeping your feet under your hips and your torso angle consistent.

  5. 05

    Continue until you hit your target steps, distance, or time—stay controlled and avoid rounding your lower back.

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