Tire/Sled Dragging – A Great Alternative For Leg Conditioning

Powerlifters have long known the benefits of using sled dragging for recovery and General Physical Preparedness GPP). More recently, athletes have been adopting these methods of training for explosive unilateral training. Leg strength, endurance, and recovery are all addressed by dragging. It is also possible to shorten the rest periods and make this a killer cardio workout as well.

Using dragging for the general population is wonderful for many reasons:

This is a low skill movement, which basically means that if you can walk, you can pull a sled. This allows people to push themselves without spending a long time learning technique. Also, there is no loading to the eccentric shortening) phase of the muscle, which translates to less soreness and more frequent workouts. Lastly, dragging works the legs unilaterally, or one at a time, in a primal movement pattern that can make you a stronger runner/walker.

Couple all this with the low cost and the vitamin D you’ll be getting, and you have a nice, healthy, summer workout!

Stay Strong!

Jake