Legs · Sled
Sled Reverse Drags
How to do the sled reverse drags, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Sled
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Logged as
- Weighted reps
- Movement
- Extension
- Mechanic
- Isolation
How to do it
Drive the sled forward by pushing through your legs, keeping your body low and core engaged. Maintain consistent pace and control.
- 1Push through the balls of your feet and feel your quads burn
- 2Keep your chest up and shoulders back as you walk backward
- 3Engage your core to maintain stability while dragging the sled
Common mistakes
- Avoid slouching or leaning excessively
- Don't pull with your arms, use your legs to drive
- Avoid letting your heels drop to the ground
Muscles worked
The sled reverse drags mainly works the quads and glutes, with the hamstrings, lower back, and calves assisting.
- QuadsPrimary
- GlutesPrimary
- HamstringsSupport
- Lower BackSupport
- CalvesSupport
Kovo programs the sled reverse drags for you and tracks it every session.
We build your whole program, drop the right lifts into each workout, and adjust your weights as you get stronger. Free on iOS and Android.
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Last reviewed April 2026.