What muscles does the Sled Drag Sprint work?

The Sled Drag Sprint mainly works the cardio and quads.

How many sets and reps of the Sled Drag Sprint?

Intervals: 6 to 10 rounds of 20 to 60 seconds hard with equal or longer easy recovery. Steady work: 10 to 30 minutes at a pace you could hold a conversation at.

What can I do instead of the Sled Drag Sprint?

Assault Bike, Assault Bike Intervals, Bear Crawl and Butt Kicks work the same main muscle.

Sled Drag Sprint

Pull the sled at speed while leaning back, taking quick, powerful steps for a conditioning effort.

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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.

Muscles worked: Cardio, Quads
Equipment: Sled
Movement: Conditioning

Sets and reps

Intervals: 6 to 10 rounds of 20 to 60 seconds hard with equal or longer easy recovery.
Steady work: 10 to 30 minutes at a pace you could hold a conversation at.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Alternatives

Other exercises for the cardio, for when the sled is taken or you want a change.

Questions

What muscles does the Sled Drag Sprint work?: The Sled Drag Sprint mainly works the cardio and quads.
What equipment do you need for the Sled Drag Sprint?: A sled.
How many sets and reps of the Sled Drag Sprint?: Intervals: 6 to 10 rounds of 20 to 60 seconds hard with equal or longer easy recovery. Steady work: 10 to 30 minutes at a pace you could hold a conversation at.
What can I do instead of the Sled Drag Sprint?: Assault Bike, Assault Bike Intervals, Bear Crawl and Butt Kicks work the same main muscle.

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Coaches add the Sled Drag Sprint to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.

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