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Prowler Sprint

Main muscles
Hamstrings
Also works
Calves, Chest, Glutes, Quads, Shoulders
Level
Beginner
Type
Compound · Push

How to do it

  1. Place your sled on an appropriate surface, loaded to a suitable weight. The sled should provide enough resistance to require effort, but not so heavy that you are significantly slowed down.
  2. You may use the upright or the low handles for this exercise. Place your hands on the handles with your arms extended, leaning into the implement.
  3. With good posture, drive through the ground with alternating, short steps. Move as fast as you can for a short distance.

Quick answers

What muscles does the Prowler Sprint work?
Mainly the hamstrings, with help from the calves, chest, glutes, quads, shoulders.
What equipment do I need?
Other equipment.
Is it good for beginners?
Yes, it is rated beginner level.
How do I track progress on it?
Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.

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