How to Make a Pulling Sled
February 12, 2009 by Admin: Joe Hashey, CSCS
Filed under Strength Training
I’ve received numerous questions about how to train athletes without a sled. It is certainly possibly, but not optimal. There is really no reason not to have a dragging sled for your athletes to train with. Instead of typing out the instructions, I found a video clip that is helpful.
Mountain Athlete Sled Creation
I personally have 4 or 5 sleds. The tire sled is gaining favor in my mind, simply because it is easier on my driveway. I do my sled slightly different since I prefer loading it based on the athlete’s capabilities (you can with this, its just a little harder). I use a car tire instead of a truck tire, put a piece of plywood in it, and either load it with weight plates or sandbags. You can really use anything weighted – rocks, sand, etc. Get yourself one of these!
-J. HASHEY, CSCS-
