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Sled Power Push

Unleash raw power! Sled Power Push builds lower body strength & explosive speed. A full-body workout that torches calories.

The Sled Power Push is a compound exercise that mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and core. You'll need: power sled or weight plates.

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Required Equipment

Power Sled
Power Sled
Weight Plates
Weight Plates

Sled Power Push Muscles Worked

Primary

Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)

Secondary

Hamstrings; Abdominals (rectus abdominis)

How to do the Sled Power Push

  1. Begin by loading the sled with an appropriate amount of weight. Start light if it's your first time to learn the movement and adjust as you become more skilled.

  2. Approach the sled and position yourself at a comfortable distance where your arms are extended, and hands are placed on the vertical poles of the sled.

  3. Lower yourself into a squat position with your feet shoulder-width apart, and your body leaning forward so that your shoulders are directly over your hands.

  4. Ensure your back is straight and core is braced. Your head should be in a neutral position, aligned with your spine, and your gaze should be forward and down.

  5. Drive through your legs, pressing forcefully against the ground to begin pushing the sled forward. Your arms should remain extended as you transfer the power from your legs through your arms into the sled.

  6. Take quick, powerful steps, driving the sled for a predetermined distance as fast as possible. Keep your body in a forward lean throughout the movement.

  7. Once you've reached the end of your distance, carefully slow down the sled to a stop.

  8. Reset and prepare for the next push or unload the weight if you have completed your session.

Safety Tips: Warm up thoroughly before starting the exercise. Keep your movements controlled, and avoid any jerky motions to prevent injury. Start with lighter weight to ensure proper form and technique before adding more weight. It is better to push the sled on a surface with some resistance, such as turf or a rubber gym floor. Avoid very smooth surfaces that might cause the sled to slip suddenly. Remember to breathe steadily throughout the exercise, and adjust the weight and distance for your fitness level and training goals.

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Sled Power Push FAQs

What muscles does the Sled Power Push work?

The Sled Power Push mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and core. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gluteus maximus.

What equipment do you need for the Sled Power Push?

Power sled or weight plates.

Is the Sled Power Push 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 Push go on?

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

What are some Sled Power Push variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Sled Power Drag, Sled Power Pull Row, Sled Single-Leg Angled Press and Sled Drag.

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