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Upper Body Sled Training: Build strength, endurance, and joint integrity

Upper Body Sled Training: Build strength, endurance, and joint integrity

Javier Garza

November 11, 2024 4:35 am

Weight sleds are probably the most underutilized training tool for strengthening the upper body. With a bit of creativity, the possible variations are limitless!

The unique thing with sled training is the lack of an eccentric or lowering phase which tends to result in less soreness post training. This means you can do sled workouts frequently without having to worry about overtraining.

I use gymnastics rings in the above video, but any type of handle, rope or other attachment would also be effective.

Here's how I like to incorporate sled training into my routines:

As a standalone, 15-30 minute workout (lower body, upper body, or full body)
As "finishing exercises" after a free weight or calisthenics workout
As a warm up before a strength workout
As a warmup before a stretching session
To rehab from a muscle or tendon strain

Get creative and come up with your own variations!

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