Sled Push

Sled Push — Start position — Start position

Sled Push — End position — End position

Region: Knee & Thigh
Equipment: Other
Category: Strongman
Level: Beginner
Mechanic: compound
Force: push

Muscles worked

quadriceps
calves
chest
glutes
hamstrings
triceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

Load your pushing sled with the desired weight.
Take an athletic posture, leaning into the sled with your arms fully extended, grasping the handles. Push the sled as fast as possible, focusing on extending your hips and knees to strengthen your posterior chain.

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