- Main muscle
- Quadriceps
- Also works
- Glutes, Calves
- Equipment
- Sled
How to do it
- Face the sled holding the straps in front of you, arms straight, and sit into a quarter squat.
- Walk backward with short steps, pushing through your front foot to drag the sled toward you.
- Keep your chest up and your knees bent for the whole distance.
Common mistakes
- Standing up straight so your back takes the pull.
- Pulling with your arms instead of driving with your legs.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Backward Sled Drag into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.