How to do the Bear Crawl Sled Drags
- Wearing either a harness or a loose weight belt, attach the chain to the back so that you will be facing away from the sled. Bend down so that your hands are on the ground. Your back should be flat and knees bent. This is your starting position.
- Begin by driving with legs, alternating left and right. Use your hands to maintain balance and to help pull. Try to keep your back flat as you move over a given distance.
Muscles worked
| Role | Muscles |
|---|---|
| Primary | quads |
| Secondary | calves, glutes, hamstrings |
| Equipment | other equipment |
| Difficulty | beginner |
| Type | compound |
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Common questions
What muscles does the Bear Crawl Sled Drags work?
The Bear Crawl Sled Drags primarily works the quads, with the calves, glutes, and hamstrings as secondary movers. Sled Drag - Harness, Sled Push, and Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound train the same muscle, across 9 equipment types.
What equipment do you need for the Bear Crawl Sled Drags?
The Right Equipment. Without the right equipment, Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound, Bench Jump, and Bodyweight Walking Lunge train the same muscle, and 27 of the catalogue's options for this muscle need no equipment.
Is the Bear Crawl Sled Drags suitable for beginners?
Yes, the Bear Crawl Sled Drags is rated beginner. Zercher Squats, Weighted Sissy Squat, and Squat Jerk are the progressions from here.
Where should the Bear Crawl Sled Drags go in a workout?
Early — the Bear Crawl Sled Drags is compound, working 4 muscle groups, so run it first or second while you are fresh.
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