A weight sled is a piece of equipment which offers resistance when the athlete pushes or pulls it along the turf. To increase or decrease the weight of the sled, you can alter the number of Rubber Weight Plates you’ve attached. For beginners, it is recommended to start with 5kg Weight Plates and gradually increase the load as you build strength. If your goal is to improve overall speed, it is best not to exceed 15% of your body weight.

What Muscles Do Weight Sleds Target?

Weight sleds work many parts of both your upper and lower body. This includes your hamstrings, quadriceps, calves, chest, arms, shoulders, and your core muscles. Sled pulls engage nearly every muscle group; however, the primary focus is on strengthening the lower body. Incorporating weight sled exercises in your training or fitness programme will provide you with a vigorous full body functioning exercise that will increase the versatility, excitement, and intensity of a workout.

Sled Pull Variations

• Standing Banded Sled Pull - Loop a resistance band around the sled poles and your waist, then walk backwards, pulling the sled.

• Standing Battle Rope Sled Pull - Tie a battle rope around the sled handle and, standing in place, pull the sled towards you.

• Sled Pull with Poles - Grip the sled poles and walk backwards, pulling the sled with you

• Sled Row - Wearing a sled harness, attach the connection straps to the sled. Stand as far away as possible and explosively pull the sled towards you. Walk backwards until the rope is taut and pull the sled towards you again.

• Seated Rope Pull - Attach a battle rope to your weight sled and, sitting on the ground, pull the sled towards you.

Why You Should Be Training with Weight Sleds

The Fitness Sled provides a combination of cardio and strength training; it will test your speed, strength, endurance, and mobility all at once. Many athletes will utilise sled pulls into their workouts because it is a key method of improving acceleration and offers a low impact way to train with high resistance.

Weight sled pulls are a powerhouse movement to incorporate into your training, improving your strength, power and mobility whilst also enhancing cardiovascular conditioning. Your mental toughness will be challenged no doubt; however, you are bound to unlock untapped potential which will transform your physique, performance and mind.

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