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Sled Overhead Backward Walk

How to do the Sled Overhead Backward Walk with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

CompoundOtherBeginnerPull
Primary muscles

Shoulders

Secondary

Calves, Mid Back, Quads

Equipment

Other

Step by step

How to do the Sled Overhead Backward Walk

  1. 1

    Attach dual handles to a sled connected by a rope or chain. Load the sled to a light weight.

  2. 2

    Face the sled, backing up until there is some tension in the line. Hold your hands directly above your head with your elbows extended. This will be your starting position.

  3. 3

    Walk backwards, keeping your arms raised above your head. Avoid jerky movements.

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Every Sled Overhead Backward Walk set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap — so your shoulders volume is visible at a glance — and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.

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