Bear Crawl Sled Drags
How to do the Bear Crawl Sled Drags with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Quads
Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings
Other
How to do the Bear Crawl Sled Drags
- 1
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.
- 2
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.
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Where the Bear Crawl Sled Drags fits
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Bear Crawl Sled Drags: common questions
What muscles does the Bear Crawl Sled Drags work?
The Bear Crawl Sled Drags primarily works the Quads. It also recruits the Calves, Glutes and Hamstrings as supporting muscles.
Is the Bear Crawl Sled Drags suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Bear Crawl Sled Drags is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
Is the Bear Crawl Sled Drags a compound or isolation exercise?
The Bear Crawl Sled Drags is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.
How do I do the Bear Crawl Sled Drags with correct form?
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. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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