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Sled Power Pull Row

Unleash full-body power! Sled Power Pull Rows build strength & endurance. Pull, row, repeat! A great workout!

The Sled Power Pull Row is a compound exercise that mainly works the back and biceps, with help from the core. You'll need: power sled or resistance bands or weight plates.

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Required Equipment

Power Sled
Power Sled
Resistance Bands
Resistance Bands
Weight Plates
Weight Plates

Sled Power Pull Row Muscles Worked

Primary

Lats (latissimus dorsi); Biceps (biceps brachii)

Secondary

Rhomboids (Shoulder Blade) (rhomboids, major & minor); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)

Sled Power Pull Row Variations and Alternatives

How to do the Sled Power Pull Row

Power Sled Pull Row

  • Resistance band or handle attachment (if available)

Positioning

  1. Setup the Sled: Load the sled with a suitable amount of weight according to your fitness level. Push it on a flat surface where you have adequate space to work.

  2. Stance: Stand facing the sled, feet shoulder-width apart. Make sure you're standing far enough away to allow the band or handle to have tension when you pull.

Movement Instructions

  1. Grip: Bend at the hips and knees slightly, keeping your back straight, and grab the handle or resistance band attached to the sled with both hands.

  2. Engage Core: Tighten your core muscles to maintain stability throughout the movement.

  3. Starting Position: Your arms should be extended, with the sled just in front of you. Your elbows may be slightly bent.

  4. Pull: Begin the movement by pulling the sled towards you. Focus on driving with your legs while keeping your upper body strong.

  5. Rowing Action: As you pull, simultaneously engage your back muscles by bringing your elbows high and back, mimicking a rowing motion.

  6. Finish Position: Bring the sled close to your body, ensuring that your arms are fully contracted and your elbows are near your torso.

  7. Return: Slowly extend your arms back out, maintaining tension on the sled as it moves back to the start position. Avoid letting the sled drop to the ground too quickly.

  8. Repeat: Perform for a set distance or time, then rest accordingly before repeating the exercise.

Tips

  • Keep your movements controlled to maximize muscle engagement and avoid injury.

  • Adjust the weight on the sled as you progress in strength.

  • Maintain a steady breathing pattern, exhaling as you pull the sled and inhaling as you return to the starting position.

Sled Power Pull Row FAQs

What muscles does the Sled Power Pull Row work?

The Sled Power Pull Row mainly works the back and biceps, with help from the core. The main muscles are the latissimus dorsi and biceps brachii.

What equipment do you need for the Sled Power Pull Row?

Power sled or resistance bands or weight plates.

Is the Sled Power Pull Row a compound exercise?

Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.

What workout day should the Sled Power Pull Row go on?

It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Sled Power Pull Row variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Machine Cardio Ski, Sled Power Drag, Sled Power Push and Sled Drag.

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