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Sled Push

Drive a weighted sled for distance. Builds power and engine.

IntermediateSled4 × 20–30 m
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Sled Push

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How to do the Sled Push

  1. 1Low body angle
  2. 2Drive through legs
  3. 3Short powerful steps

Benefits of the Sled Push

  • Builds strength and size in the full body / conditioning through a full, controlled range of motion
  • Also trains quads, calves as supporting movers
  • Simple equipment, high return — easy to program anywhere
  • A solid mid-level progression once the basic pattern is clean

Sources

Educational information only — not medical advice. Exercise technique, sets and reps are general guidance and may need adjusting for your experience, equipment and health history. Talk to a qualified clinician before starting or changing a training program if you have an injury or medical condition.

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  2. 2Schoenfeld, Ogborn & Krieger (2017) — Dose-response of resistance training volume on hypertrophyJournal of Sports Sciences
  3. 3ACSM position stand (2009) — Progression models in resistance training for healthy adultsMedicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
  4. 4Markovic & Mikulic (2010) — Neuro-musculoskeletal adaptations to plyometric trainingSports Medicine
  5. 5Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd editionU.S. Department of Health and Human Services