Forward Drag with Press
An intermediate compound strongman exercise that works the chest.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Forward Drag with Press
- Attach a dual handled chain or rope attachment to the sled. You should be facing away from the sled, holding a handle in each hand.
- Begin the movement by moving forward for one step. Leaning forward, extend through the legs and hips to move, pausing with each step to extend through the elbows, pressing your hands forward. Step forward until you return to the start position prepared to press.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Forward Drag with Press
10 movements that train the same primary muscle, closest substitutes first — same kind of training, then variations of the movement itself, then a similar difficulty.
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Barbell Guillotine Bench Press
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the chest, using a barbell.
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Bench Press
The bench press is the most popular upper body exercise for building chest strength and muscle mass. It's a compound movement that also develops the triceps and anterior deltoids.
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Leg-Over Floor Press
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the chest, using a kettlebell.
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Neck Press
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Wide-Grip Barbell Bench Press
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the chest, using a barbell.
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Wide-Grip Decline Barbell Bench Press
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the chest, using a barbell.
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One-Arm Kettlebell Floor Press
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the chest, using a kettlebell.
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Chain Press
An intermediate compound powerlifting exercise that works the chest.
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Alternating Floor Press
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the chest, using a kettlebell.
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Barbell Incline Bench Press - Medium Grip
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do forward drag with press work?
Forward Drag with Press primarily works the chest. The calves, glutes, hamstrings, quads, shoulders and triceps assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for forward drag with press?
The source dataset does not record equipment for forward drag with press. Check the instructions above before you set up.
Forward Drag with Press: is it suitable for beginners?
Forward Drag with Press is rated intermediate. Movements that assume you already own the basic pattern and are ready to load it.
What can I do instead of forward drag with press?
Barbell Guillotine Bench Press, Bench Press, Leg-Over Floor Press train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my forward drag with press reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; forward drag with press 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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