Prowler Sprint

A beginner compound cardio exercise that works the hamstrings.

Prowler Sprint — Starting position Starting position
Prowler Sprint — End position End position
Difficulty Beginner
Type Cardio
Equipment Not specified
Primary Muscle Hamstrings
Logged As Duration

How to Do Prowler Sprint

  1. Place your sled on an appropriate surface, loaded to a suitable weight. The sled should provide enough resistance to require effort, but not so heavy that you are significantly slowed down.
  2. You may use the upright or the low handles for this exercise. Place your hands on the handles with your arms extended, leaning into the implement.
  3. With good posture, drive through the ground with alternating, short steps. Move as fast as you can for a short distance.

Muscles Worked

Front
Back

Primary

Where Prowler Sprint does most of its work.

Secondary

Assisting and stabilising muscles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles do prowler sprint work?

Prowler Sprint primarily works the hamstrings. The calves, chest, glutes, quads and shoulders assist as secondary muscles.

What equipment do I need for prowler sprint?

The source dataset does not record equipment for prowler sprint. Check the instructions above before you set up.

Prowler Sprint: is it suitable for beginners?

Yes. Prowler Sprint is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.

How do I log prowler sprint in Fitnit?

As a duration. Fitnit logs the session length and counts it toward your weekly activity alongside your strength work.

Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.

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