26/10/2025
Sled Push is all about producing enough force to overcome resistance in the most efficient way. These 3 techniques only differ very slightly but have a big impact on efficiency.
1️⃣ Straight arms:
This technique doesn’t really have any benefits in terms of efficiency or speed. Having your body weight so far behind the sled doesn’t help when trying to produce enough force to move the sled.
👍🏼 The only positive is that some people find it helps their breathing when opening up their chest.
2️⃣ Bent Arms:
This technique is better than straight arms as it gets more of your body weight over the sled but many athletes often don’t get low enough and find it tough on their arms.
👍🏼 Athletes who lack flexibility and aren’t able to get as low may prefer this technique.
3️⃣ Forearm Push:
This technique makes the most of using your body weight to move the sled rather than just the power from your legs. It is the fastest technique when practiced.
👍🏼 This is my preferred technique that once you get the hang of, will make the sled feel much lighter!
As with most techniques, a big factor will be your personal preference so get practicing and see which one you prefer 💪🏼
Save this post for your next Hyrox session.
