Power Sled Drag
Description
The power sled drag is a sled-pulling drill performed walking backward. The lifter attaches a strap or harness to a weighted sled and walks backward dragging the sled. The backward walk loads the quads hard and builds conditioning.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Power Sled Drag Instructions
- Attach a strap or harness to a weighted sled.
- Hold the strap handles or wear the harness.
- Face away from the sled with feet shoulder-width.
- Brace your core and lean back slightly.
- Walk backward with controlled steps.
- Drive through the heels and pull the sled.
- Continue walking backward for the working distance.
- Keep the back tall and chest up throughout.
Power Sled Drag Form & Visual
Power Sled Drag Benefits
- Strong quad builder
- Builds conditioning
- Useful for athletes
- Trains posterior chain
- Strong sled drill
- Builds work capacity
Power Sled Drag Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Gluteus maximus
- Calves
- Hamstrings
Power Sled Drag Variations & Alternatives
- Forward Sled Push
- Sled Pull
- Yoke Carry
- Farmers Walk
