5 Best Bear Crawl Sled Drags Alternatives

Bear Crawl Sled Drags are done kneeling.

Original Exercise: Bear Crawl Sled Drags

Bear Crawl Sled Drags
Primary muscle
Quads
Equipment
Other
Difficulty
Intermediate
Type
Compound

Secondary muscles: Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings

How to perform Bear Crawl Sled Drags
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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What muscles does Bear Crawl Sled Drags work?

Bear Crawl Sled Drags primarily target the quadriceps through repeated knee extension under load. They also demand core stabilization, glute co‑contraction for hip control, and upper‑body isometrics for shoulder and scapular stability as you maintain posture while dragging.

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