Sled Push (Low Handle)

A pushing exercise performed against a sled with low handles to emphasize leg and posterior chain development.

Instructions

1. Load a sled to an appropriate weight and position yourself in front of it.
2. Grasp the handles at approximately hip or lower chest height.
3. Assume an athletic stance with your feet shoulder-width apart and core engaged.
4. Drive forward through your legs, pushing the sled with power and control.
5. Extend your arms and drive your hips forward to maximize leg involvement.
6. Slow the sled with control as you return to the starting position.

Tips

• The lower handle position places greater emphasis on the legs and glutes.
• Drive hard through your heels; your legs should do most of the work.
• Maintain an upright to slightly forward-leaning torso depending on handle position.
• This variation develops massive quadriceps and glute strength.
• Control the eccentric phase to maximize muscle damage and adaptation.