Sideways sled drag

A compound exercise for the glutes and adductors, with help from the quads. Equipment: sled.

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WorksGlutesAdductorsQuads

Drag to turn the figure. The highlighted muscles are the ones doing the work.

How to do it

Setup: Stand side-on to the sled, strap in both hands.
Step sideways and drag it, staying low
Do both directions

Muscles worked

Sideways sled drag: 3D figure mid-rep with the glutes and adductors highlighted

Glutes · main
Adductors · main
Quads

Equipment

Sled

Alternatives

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