How to do it
Brace your core hard before each step to transfer force efficiently.
- 1
Load the sled to an appropriate weight.
- 2
Stand behind the sled with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 3
Bend at the hips and knees, and grasp the sled handles.
- 4
Drive through your legs and push the sled forward, taking long strides.
- 5
Continue pushing for the desired distance or time.
Expert tip
Keep your body low and drive with your legs to maximize force production and engage the targeted muscle groups effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Taking short choppy strides
- ✕Gripping the handles with bent elbows
- ✕Looking up and straining the neck