Sled Row
Muscle Groups: Lats, Traps
Sled Row focuses on Lats, Traps, with Biceps, Lower Back, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Sled Row with proper form and technique.
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Stand facing the sled with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a handle in each hand.
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Lean back slightly, keeping your arms extended and core engaged, creating tension on the sled rope or straps.
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Initiate the pull by driving your elbows back and squeezing your shoulder blades together, pulling the handles towards your lower chest or upper abdomen.
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Control the return by slowly extending your arms forward, allowing the sled to move back to the starting position while maintaining tension.
Secondary Muscles
While Sled Row primarily targets Lats, Traps , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Biceps, Lower Back, Shoulders . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Sled Row, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Sled Row, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
