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Sled push

At home Running Everyone

MediumAbout 5 minOn your own

Driving a sled with a strong forward lean. Teaches the body angle and leg drive of the first steps of a sprint.

Video: Muscle & Strength

Set up

Load a sled lightly. Hands on the handles, arms straight, body leaning in at about 45 degrees.

You need: A sled (a gym)

Steps

  1. Drive one knee forward and push the ground back
  2. Keep stepping: short, powerful steps
  3. Walk back and rest between pushes

Coaching points

Adjust it

Easier

A lighter load.

Harder

A heavier load or a longer push.