Sled Overhead Backward Walk
Sled Overhead Backward Walk is a compound strength exercise using other that trains the shoulders.
StrengthOtherBeginnerCompoundPull
Primary muscles: Shoulders
Secondary muscles: Calves, Middle Back, Quadriceps
How to do it
- Attach dual handles to a sled connected by a rope or chain. Load the sled to a light weight.
- Face the sled, backing up until there is some tension in the line. Hold your hands directly above your head with your elbows extended. This will be your starting position.
- Walk backwards, keeping your arms raised above your head. Avoid jerky movements.
Track it with MyoAmigo
MyoAmigo pre-fills every set of the Sled Overhead Backward Walk from last time, charts your estimated 1RM trend so you can see strength move without testing a true max, and flags a stall with a concrete fix. It also credits this work toward your weekly Shoulders volume on the MyoMap heatmap. New to the movement? Start with picking a working weight and progressive overload.
