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Quadriceps · Intermediate

Backward Sled Drag

Quad-dominant backward sled drag for controlled lower-body strength and conditioning.

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Backward Sled Drag demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

QuadricepsGlutesCalvesCardio

Equipment

Sled

Sets × time

3 × 30 sec

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Attach the straps, face the sled, and hold the handles with the arms straight.
  2. 02Lean back slightly until the straps are tight and the weight is ready to move.
  3. 03Step backward with short controlled steps, keeping the chest tall and knees tracking forward.
  4. 04Push through the whole foot on each step instead of bouncing on the toes.
  5. 05Keep walking until the target distance or time is complete, then stop the sled under control.

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