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Backward Sled Sprint

Calisthenics / Cardiovascular / Free Weights / Plyometrics / Expert

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backward sled sprint is a calisthenics, cardiovascular, free weights, and plyometrics exercise that primarily targets the quads and to a lesser degree also targets the calves, hamstrings and glutes ...more

backward sled sprint is a calisthenics, cardiovascular, free weights, and plyometrics exercise that primarily targets the quads and to a lesser degree also targets the calves, hamstrings and glutes.

The only backward sled sprint equipment that you really need is the following: sled. There are however many different backward sled sprint variations that you can try out that may require different types of backward sled sprint equipment or may even require no equipment at all.

Learning proper backward sled sprint form is easy with the step by step backward sled sprint instructions, backward sled sprint tips, and the instructional backward sled sprint technique video on this page. backward sled sprint is a exercise for those with a expert level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the backward sled sprint video, learn how to do the backward sled sprint , and then be sure and browse through the backward sled sprint workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. Keep your butt down and remain in a squat position throughout the exercise.
  2. Keep back straight and head up.
  3. Keep tension in the strap. Don't try to yank the sled with your arms. Use your quads to pull the sled.

Variations

  1. Put a harness around your chest and attach it to a sled. Walk forward as fast as you can, while driving your legs into the ground.
  2. Use a harness around your chest instead of holding onto straps.
  3. Complete exercise with a partner and see who can complete the exercise the quickest.

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  • Mechanics Type: Compound

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Equipment Needed

  • Sled

Tips

  1. Keep your butt down and remain in a squat position throughout the exercise.
  2. Keep back straight and head up.
  3. Keep tension in the strap. Don't try to yank the sled with your arms. Use your quads to pull the sled.

Variations

  1. Put a harness around your chest and attach it to a sled. Walk forward as fast as you can, while driving your legs into the ground.
  2. Use a harness around your chest instead of holding onto straps.
  3. Complete exercise with a partner and see who can complete the exercise the quickest.

Types

  • Force Type: N/A
  • Mechanics Type: Compound