Quad exercises

Sled Pull

Also known as: Tirage de traîneau · Τράβηγμα έλκηθρου · sled drag · rope sled pull

Primary
Quads
Equipment
Other equipment
Type
Compound
Suggested rest
1.5 min

How to do the Sled Pull

  1. Load the sled and grab the straps or rope with both hands.

  2. Face the sled with your arms straight and knees slightly bent.

  3. Walk backward with short, steady steps, dragging the sled.

  4. Keep going for your target distance with a straight back.

Muscles worked

Primary

Quads

Secondary

Hamstrings, Glutes, Upper back

The front of your thighs straightens the knee. Squats, leg presses and lunges with deep knee bend build them; leg extensions isolate them.

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