Exercise guide
Bear Crawl Sled Drags
Bear Crawl Sled Drags combine a forward crawl with resistance from a sled attached behind the body. The quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, and calves drive the lower body while the arms support and guide the crawl. The exercise can be used for strongman conditioning or loaded movement training.
Training context
What are Bear Crawl Sled Drags?
A harness or belt transfers the sled resistance to the body while you crawl away from the load. The exercise requires coordination between the hands and feet as well as enough traction to keep the sled moving.
Distance, sled weight, surface, and chain length all change the difficulty. Use a route free from loose objects and confirm that the attachment cannot catch beneath the body.
Technique overview
Keep the crawl and sled connected
Secure the harness or belt and position the chain behind you toward the sled. Place your hands on the floor, bend the knees, and begin crawling with alternating hands and feet. Keep the back reasonably steady and use short steps to maintain tension. Stop if the chain moves beneath you or the hips rise enough to change the exercise.
Treat this as an overview and use a range, pace, and setup you can control.