Sled Drags

Description:

The Sled Drags is a lower body exercise that targets the glutes along with the supporting muscles of the hips and thighs.

Benefits:

  • Builds strength and size in the glutes.
  • Improves hip power and stability.
  • Supports squats, deadlifts, and sprinting.
  • Helps protect the lower back and knees.
  • Improves posture and athletic movement.

Profile:

Equipment:Bodyweight
Type:Bodyweight (Compound)
Resistance Type:Body Weight
Level:Intermediate

Muscles:

Primary Muscles
  • Gluteus Maximus
Secondary Muscles
  • Hamstrings
  • Quadriceps
  • Calves

Classification:

Mechanics:Compound
Force:Push
Utility:Basic

Instructions:

  1. Load the sled and grip the handles, strap, or harness.
  2. Drive through your legs and hips to pull or drag the sled.
  3. Take powerful steps, keeping the glutes engaged.
  4. Continue for the planned distance or time.
  5. Rest and repeat for the desired trips.

Common Mistakes:

  • Arching the lower back instead of using the glutes.
  • Using momentum instead of control.
  • Cutting the range of motion short.
  • Not squeezing the glutes at the top.
  • Letting the knees cave inward.

Variations:

  • Barbell Hip Thrusts
  • Dumbbell Romanian Deadlifts
  • Cable Kickbacks
  • Body Weight Glute Bridge Variations

Safety Tips:

  • Keep the core braced and the ribs down.
  • Drive through the heels and squeeze the glutes.
  • Use a load you can control through a full range.
  • Stop if you feel lower back or hip pain.

Additional Information:

Sled work builds the glutes and posterior chain with a strong conditioning effect and no lowering phase.

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