Bear Crawl Sled Drags

A beginner strongman exercise for the quads, done with a other equipment.

Bear Crawl Sled Drags: finishing position

Main muscles: Quads
Also works: Calves, Glutes and Hamstrings
Equipment: Other equipment
Level: Beginner
Type: Compound
Movement: Push

How to do the Bear Crawl Sled Drags

Wearing either a harness or a loose weight belt, attach the chain to the back so that you will be facing away from the sled. Bend down so that your hands are on the ground. Your back should be flat and knees bent. This is your starting position.
Begin by driving with legs, alternating left and right. Use your hands to maintain balance and to help pull. Try to keep your back flat as you move over a given distance.

Sets and reps

Strength	3–5 sets of 3–5 reps, rest 2–3 minutes
Muscle	3–4 sets of 6–10 reps, rest about 2 minutes
Endurance or fat loss	2–3 sets of 12–15 reps, rest 60–90 seconds

Log every set in MyoStats and it works out your estimated one-rep max and suggests the next weight or rep target, so you keep progressing without guessing.

Alternatives to the Bear Crawl Sled Drags

Questions

What muscles does the Bear Crawl Sled Drags work?

Mainly the quads, with the calves, glutes and hamstrings helping.

Is the Bear Crawl Sled Drags good for beginners?

Yes. It's rated a beginner exercise: start light and learn the movement before adding weight.

What can I do instead of the Bear Crawl Sled Drags?

Good alternatives that train the quads: Backward Drag, Sandbag Load, Sled Drag - Harness or Sled Push.

How many sets and reps of the Bear Crawl Sled Drags should I do?

Strength: 3–5 sets of 3–5 reps, rest 2–3 minutes. Muscle: 3–4 sets of 6–10 reps, rest about 2 minutes. Endurance or fat loss: 2–3 sets of 12–15 reps, rest 60–90 seconds.

Exercise steps and photos: free-exercise-db (public domain).