Sled Push
Drive the sled forward with low, powerful strides, extending the hips and knees fully on each push.
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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.
- Equipment
- Sled
- Movement
- Legs
Sets and reps
- For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets.
- For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9).
- Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.
Alternatives
Other exercises for the quads, for when the sled is taken or you want a change.
Questions
- What muscles does the Sled Push work?
- The Sled Push mainly works the quads and glutes.
- What equipment do you need for the Sled Push?
- A sled.
- How many sets and reps of the Sled Push?
- For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
- What can I do instead of the Sled Push?
- ATG Split Squat, Band Squat, Barbell Anderson Squat and Barbell Back Squat work the same main muscle.
Program it for your clients
Coaches add the Sled Push to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.
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