Forward Drag with Press
How to do the Forward Drag with Press
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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.
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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.
How to program the Forward Drag with Press
Sets and reps
As a compound movement, the Forward Drag with Press responds well to heavier loading. For strength, work in the 3–5 sets of 4–8 reps range with 2–3 minutes of rest between sets. For muscle growth, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with 90 seconds of rest is the classic hypertrophy zone. Place it early in your session, when you're freshest, and leave 1–3 reps in reserve on most sets.
Progression
The Forward Drag with Press is rated intermediate. Earn the right to progress: only add load when every rep of every set moves with consistent technique. Video your sets or use a mirror to check positions, and use double progression (add reps to the top of your range, then add load and reset) rather than jumping weight.
Secondary muscles worked
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Forward Drag with Press work?
The Forward Drag with Press primarily targets the Chest. It also recruits the Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Shoulders, Triceps as supporting muscles.
What equipment do I need for the Forward Drag with Press?
You need Other. Difficulty level: Intermediate.
How many sets and reps of the Forward Drag with Press should I do?
For strength, do 3–5 sets of 4–8 reps with 2–3 minutes rest. For muscle growth, do 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with about 90 seconds rest.
