Forward Drag with Press
How to do the Forward Drag with Press with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Chest
Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads, Shoulders, Triceps
Other
How to do the Forward Drag with Press
- 1
Attach a dual handled chain or rope attachment to the sled. You should be facing away from the sled, holding a handle in each hand.
- 2
Begin the movement by moving forward for one step. Leaning forward, extend through the legs and hips to move, pausing with each step to extend through the elbows, pressing your hands forward. Step forward until you return to the start position prepared to press.
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Where the Forward Drag with Press fits
The Forward Drag with Press shows up in training built around a specific goal. See how it fits:
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Forward Drag with Press: common questions
What muscles does the Forward Drag with Press work?
The Forward Drag with Press primarily works the Chest. It also recruits the Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads, Shoulders and Triceps as supporting muscles.
Is the Forward Drag with Press suitable for beginners?
The Forward Drag with Press is an intermediate-level exercise. It's best once you've built a base of general strength and movement control, beginners can work up to it.
Is the Forward Drag with Press a compound or isolation exercise?
The Forward Drag with Press 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 Forward Drag with Press with correct form?
Attach a dual handled chain or rope attachment to the sled. You should be facing away from the sled, holding a handle in each hand. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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