ex_PXRRHA

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Upper Legs · Sled Machine

Pull Sled or Dog Sled Push

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Pull Sled or Dog Sled Push is an intermediate compound strength exercise that works the quads (upper legs), with the calves, hamstrings and shoulders assisting. It needs a sled machine. A typical prescription is 3-4 sets of 6-10 reps, and it burns about 6.1 calories per minute.

Target
Quads
Body part
Upper Legs
Equipment
Sled Machine
Category
Strength
Mechanic
Compound
Force
Pull
Sets × reps
3-4 × 6-10
Calories / min
≈ 6.1 kcal

Primary muscles

  • Quadriceps
  • Glutes

Secondary muscles

  • Calves
  • Hamstrings
  • Shoulders

How to do Pull Sled or Dog Sled Push

  1. Grip the sled handles with your arms extended.
  2. Lean forward with a flat back.
  3. Drive the sled forward with powerful steps.
  4. Continue for the set distance.

Form tips

  • Brace your core.
  • Keep your steps short and fast.

Pull Sled or Dog Sled Push alternatives

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Pull Sled or Dog Sled Push FAQ

What muscles does Pull Sled or Dog Sled Push work?

Pull Sled or Dog Sled Push mainly works the quads in the upper legs. The calves, hamstrings and shoulders work as secondary muscles.

What equipment do you need for Pull Sled or Dog Sled Push?

You need a sled machine.

How many sets and reps of Pull Sled or Dog Sled Push should I do?

Start with 3-4 sets of 6-10 reps. Pick a load or variation where the last one or two reps are hard but your form stays clean.

Is Pull Sled or Dog Sled Push good for beginners?

It's rated intermediate. Beginners can work up to it once they control simpler upper legs exercises.

How many calories does Pull Sled or Dog Sled Push burn?

About 6.1 calories per minute for a person of around 70 kg, based on a MET value of 5. Ten minutes of work is roughly 61 calories; heavier people burn more.

What is a good alternative to Pull Sled or Dog Sled Push?

Other exercises for the quads include Barbell Clean Pull, Barbell Snatch Pull, Barbell Deadlift High Pull and Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift With High Pull.

For developers

Use Pull Sled or Dog Sled Push in your app

Get this exercise and 1,900+ others from the WorkoutX API: 720p MP4 animations at 30 fps without the watermark, male and female models, muscles, instructions and form tips in 7 languages.

# One request returns the exercise and its 720p media links
curl "https://api.workoutxapp.com/v2/exercises/ex_PXRRHA" \
  -H "X-WorkoutX-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"

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  }
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