The sled is a great tool to have in your arsenal to mix up your training. Louie Simmons and the other freaks of nature at Westside Barbell are huge advocates of the sled for GPP (General Physical Preparedness) work. Just one important piece of the puzzle here.
Sled Drags
Start by facing the sled and taking larger steps backwards, you will be hitting your quads and anterior (front side). You can make this movement extremely difficult depending on the weight and the surface you are on. Grass will be pretty shitty versus asphalt or concrete.
Sled Walks
The sled walk is performed by facing away from the sled. By facing away from the sled and walking forward, you will be hitting your posterior (back side) chain primarily. You can make this movement extremely difficult depending on the weight and the surface you are on.
Sled Bicep Curls
Can be performed on either grass, asphalt or concrete. Face the sled and walk back to pull the slack out of the rope. Turn your palms up and complete a bicep curl.
Sled Triceps
Can be performed on either grass, asphalt or concrete. Face away from the sled and walk back to pull the slack out of the rope. Bring your hands behind your head and press your arms out in front to complete a tricep extension.
Sled 1-Arm Rows
Start by facing the sled. You can start with the right or left arm. Pull the slack out of the rope, keep your chest square in a half squat position. Perform a 1 Arm Row.
Sled T’s
Start by facing the sled. Pull the slack out of the rope. With a soft elbow bend turn your palms in so that they are facing each other, and pinch your shoulder blades together.
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