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Sled Row

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

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Primary muscles

Mid Back

Secondary

Biceps, Lats

Equipment

Other

Step by step

How to do the Sled Row

  1. 1

    Attach dual handles to a sled connected by a rope or chain. Load the sled to an appropriate weight. Face the sled, backing up until there is some tension in the line.

  2. 2

    With a handle in each hand, bend the knees slightly, keep your head and chest up, and begin with your arms extended.

  3. 3

    To initiate the movement, flex the elbow as you retract your shoulder blades, pulling the sled towards you.

  4. 4

    Take a step or two back to get tension in the line and repeat.

In Ascend

Log it, see it on your body.

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

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