Sled Push

The Sled Push is a conditioning drill where you drive a weighted sled across the floor by pushing it with your arms while walking or running. It trains your legs - especially your quads and glutes - and makes your whole body work without beating up your joints.

Set up behind the sled with your feet about shoulder-width apart. Place your hands on the high handles or the low posts, arms straight, and drop your chest down so your torso leans toward the sled. Your head should stay in line with your spine.

Brace your core, then take strong steps forward. Keep your arms straight and drive through your legs. Your feet should land under your hips, not far out in front. Push the sled smoothly and keep it moving; avoid letting it stop and start.

Breathe steadily as you move instead of holding your breath. To make it easier, use a lighter load or push for a shorter distance. To make it harder, add a little weight or push a little farther.

Fault: Your arms bend and you try to curl or lift the sled. Fix: Keep your arms straight and let your legs do the pushing.

Fault: You stand straight up or your hips rise above your shoulders. Fix: Stay leaning into the sled with your chest angled down and your body in one straight line.

Fault: Your steps are short and choppy, or your feet land way out in front. Fix: Take normal powerful strides and land each foot under your hip.