Sled Push

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

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

How to do the Sled Push

Load your pushing sled with the desired weight.
Take an athletic posture, leaning into the sled with your arms fully extended, grasping the handles. Push the sled as fast as possible, focusing on extending your hips and knees to strengthen your posterior chain.

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 Sled Push

Questions

What muscles does the Sled Push work?

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

Is the Sled Push 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 Sled Push?

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

How many sets and reps of the Sled Push 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).