Weighted Sled Pull Sprint

Classification

Utility:	Power
Mechanics:	Compound
Force:	Pull

Instructions

Preparation

Place arms in shoulder harness. Face away from weighted sled in starting sprint position.

Execution

On start, rapidly accelerate by leaning body forward with heels off ground, stepping forward as rapidly as possible.

Comments

Although upper body assists in propelling body forward, only articulations significantly affected by greater sled loads are noted.

Force (Articulation)

Dynamic

Hip
- Extension
Knee
- Extension
Ankle
- Plantar Flexion

Static

Spine (Thoracic, Lumbar)
- Flexion
- Lateral Flexion
Hips
- Abduction

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