• Reverse Sled Pulls And Backward Walking: What Runners Need To Know

  • Jun 13 2024
  • Length: 6 mins
  • Podcast

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Reverse Sled Pulls And Backward Walking: What Runners Need To Know

  • Summary

  • Runners of all ages struggle with committing to strength training. Yet, the time comes when the regular reminders they get from sore ankles, knees, and lower backs pushes them to it.

    If I could only do one strength exercise, it would be reverse sled pulls.

    Unlike some strength exercises, it’s almost impossible to get hurt. If the weight is too heavy, you cannot pull it, so there’s no risk. A general guide is working up to pulling half of your bodyweight for 15-20 minutes.

    Think of backward walking as a light version of sled pulls. You are not pulling any weight but are still working the same muscles that counterbalance the muscles we regularly use for running.

    With or without weight, walking in reverse builds muscles that we seldom use, but that counterbalance those that we sometimes overuse when running. Walking and pulling a sled in reverse work muscles and ligaments differently than moving forward, thereby promoting balanced development across our joints.

    Resources:

    The ATG Equipment List - The reverse sled pull strap is the one I prefer.

    Freak Athlete - Source for pull strap and sled.

    History of backward sledding

    Ben Patrick's story about backward walking benefits

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