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How to Do Sled Overhead Backward Walk

Step-by-step instructions, muscles worked and workouts that use the sled overhead backward walk.

How to do it

1. Attach dual handles to a sled connected by a rope or chain. Load the sled to a light weight.
2. Face the sled, backing up until there is some tension in the line. Hold your hands directly above your head with your elbows extended. This will be your starting position.
3. Walk backwards, keeping your arms raised above your head. Avoid jerky movements.

Form tips

• Start light and own the movement before adding weight.
• Control the lowering phase — don't drop into it.
• Keep breathing; exhale on the hardest part.
• Stop if you feel sharp pain (different from muscle burn).

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Exercise photos and instructions: free-exercise-db (public domain). Animation made from the real start and end photos.