Exercise

Sled Push

Also known as: prowler push, sled drive, weighted sled push

Sled Push is a compound exercise for the quadriceps and glutes. Main target: vastus lateralis, vastus medialis and gluteus maximus. Also works: medial gastrocnemius, biceps femoris, middle chest, triceps lateral head and anterior deltoid. Equipment: other.

EquipmentOther

TypeCompound (multi-joint)

MovementPush

CategoryStrongman

Muscles worked

Primary

Vastus lateralis Vastus medialis Gluteus maximus

Secondary

Medial gastrocnemius Biceps femoris Middle chest Triceps lateral head Anterior deltoid

How to do it

Load your pushing sled with the desired weight.
Take an athletic posture, leaning into the sled with your arms fully extended, grasping the handles. Push the sled as fast as possible, focusing on extending your hips and knees to strengthen your posterior chain.