Bear Crawl Sled Drags
A beginner compound strongman exercise that works the quads.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Bear Crawl Sled Drags
- Wearing either a harness or a loose weight belt, attach the chain to the back so that you will be facing away from the sled. Bend down so that your hands are on the ground. Your back should be flat and knees bent. This is your starting position.
- Begin by driving with legs, alternating left and right. Use your hands to maintain balance and to help pull. Try to keep your back flat as you move over a given distance.
Muscles Worked
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do bear crawl sled drags work?
Bear Crawl Sled Drags primarily works the quads. The calves, glutes and hamstrings assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for bear crawl sled drags?
The source dataset does not record equipment for bear crawl sled drags. Check the instructions above before you set up.
Bear Crawl Sled Drags: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Bear Crawl Sled Drags is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of bear crawl sled drags?
Sled Drag - Harness, Sled Push, Backward Drag train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my bear crawl sled drags reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; bear crawl sled drags can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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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