Beginner exercise

Forward Drag with Press

  • Conditioning
  • Strength
  • Functional

Technique

How to perform Forward Drag with Press

  1. Attach the handled sled straps and stand facing away from the sled with one handle in each hand.
  2. Bring the handles beside your chest and step forward until the straps are taut.
  3. Keep your trunk steady and lean forward as you drive through your legs to move the sled.
  4. Pause your steps and press both hands forward by extending your elbows and bringing your arms forward at chest level.
  5. Walk forward to bring the handles back beside your chest and take up the slack for the next press.
  6. Repeat the forward steps and presses without turning the movement into an overhead press.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Pectoralis Major Sternocostal Head, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head, Triceps Lateral Head, Triceps Long Head, Triceps Medial Head.

MuscleScoreRole
Triceps Lateral Head0.7Target, Mover
Triceps Long Head0.7Target, Mover
Triceps Medial Head0.7Target, Mover
Rectus Abdominis0.3Stabilizer