How to do the Sled Drag - Harness
- To begin, load the sled with the desired weight and attach the pulling strap. You can pull with handles, use a harness, or attach the pulling strap to a weight belt.
- Whether pulling forwards or backwards, lean in the direction of travel and progress by extending through the hips and knees.
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 Sled Drag - Harness work?
The Sled Drag - Harness primarily works the quads, with the calves, glutes, and hamstrings as secondary movers. Bear Crawl Sled Drags, Sled Push, and Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound train the same muscle, across 9 equipment types.
What equipment do you need for the Sled Drag - Harness?
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 Sled Drag - Harness suitable for beginners?
Yes, the Sled Drag - Harness is rated beginner. Zercher Squats, Weighted Sissy Squat, and Squat Jerk are the progressions from here.
Where should the Sled Drag - Harness go in a workout?
Early — the Sled Drag - Harness is compound, working 4 muscle groups, so run it first or second while you are fresh.
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