I have a nice utility sled that I use to haul firewood from the shed to my house. Last winter I threw some sandbags in it, hooked the rope to my belt, and snowshoed up a hill in deep powder. I guarantee that worked just as well as a Prowler!
Sleds are great and indeed underrated!Last year I could not squat for about 6 months because of a groin injury. I used heavy backward sled dragging as main exercise instead of squats. Surprisingly my quads got even stronger, bigger and my deadliftt went up while my groin was recovering!
For anyone who doesnt have a sled , i use a tire, i putted inside the hole a wood square who fits the 4 points to make a floor effect,i slided a chain and with 2 carabiners i attached 2 handles,i just put weights into the hole and acts as a sled,literal same effect
I found an elitefts article that, among other stuff, suggested loading the prowler with 100 kg in 10 kg increments, then push it 20 m low handles, 20 m high handles, remove 10 kg and push the same distance there (low handles) and back (high handles), then push 80 kg etc until you pushed the empty Prowler... And you try to do this whole thing (100-0 there and back) as fast as possible. I did it starting with 80 kg and it took my 15 minutes and it was one of the hardest things I've ever done. Pushing the empty Prowler at the end and you think your legs are going to explode.
I don't have a sled but a I have a Chevy truck I find pushing it to feel a lot like a prowler push good leg pump, good conditioning and nice active recovery
I have pushed many a bike to the petrol pump. It has always felt like a walk of shame. Outright embarrassing really but more infuriating than anything since the boys in the dorm just wouldn't bother to fill 'em up on their way back. Degenerates, the lot of 'em. Deserved every ass whoopin' that came their way. Aaaanyways, pushing bikes, at a run, with somebody steering for balance is definitely good money.
Hey Brian I don't have a Sled at my commercial gym so just came here to tell you you are an absolute beast and I madly love and respect you. You are like a big brother besides being a great coach. Much love from Lebanon
I just included sleds into my new workout routine. Dont regret it a bit! Makes me feel stronger and more athletic and really pushes my lower body and lungs to their limits and i need that to help my asthma. Gassed and sweating balls but feeling great at the end of each workout!
I've built a couple of sleds in the back yard. Plywood platform, two stair risers attached to a couple of 4x4s and a double stack of 2x4's on the riser of the stair. Then I load it up with lumber and sandbags. Tow straps rock. Then my wife wanted one and I built one out of a tire and an i-bolt.
Great video. Already showed me things I never even considered. I'm 49, on my 3rd quad tendon surgery and I'm trying to figure out new ways to still train hard cuz i gotta make a change . Thanks man.
I have a Prowler 2 with all the add-ons that I don't use because I end up inevitably running through dog crap in my yard. Cost me something around $700-$750 shipped and it just sits in my garage. Thing is awesome though.
Kinda improvising with training at home, because 2020. I noticed that if you step out in a lunge with your back foot against a wall, you can make reps pushing only through your back leg. I think that may be a good way to burn your legs if you are looking to train legs, plus it’s easy to add weight. If anyone else here sees this and tries it, i’d like to know what you think 👍🏻
I love, love LOVE the doggies. My good girl died last year and I was just thinking about her this morning. Sorry to get all sappy on you, I actually came here to find out what prowler sleds are and stayed for the dogs. lol. Great content, BTW. Thanks!
In my experience the 4 foot sleds work fine if your gym has turf, I have used the same sled in a gym with and without turf and the one with turf didn't stick (still wasn't easy with 600+ on there but it didn't feel sticky if that makes sense).
I am learning to pull 30kg in a shopping trolley to wake my body up and practice doing 50m up of my building. I haven’t learn to push it yet but that is in the offing.
Brian I just want to say that one thing I have noticed about your videos is that there is an underlying theme without you ever having to say it. It’s like you display to your audience that you don’t have to have the newest bar, you just have to be willing to empty your tank, bust your ass, recover, and come back and do it all over again. It’s very refreshing and motivating.
I live in an appartment and don't own a car to practice pushes or pulls. My living room can barely hold my current set up as it is. For those on a budget and space restriction such as myself -- you have to get as creative as possible. I don't have enough room to do sled pushes in my apartment, but I do work in a warehouse with forklifts. Ours weigh about 8,000lbs each and often times on my leg days, I'll pop them in neutral and push them for about 100 feet for a couple sets.
Brian, I know you said that you wouldn't be covering a tutorial for sled work in this video, but would you consider making a subsequent sled tutorial video at some point?
Very comprehensive video Brian, as always. Maybe you can help me: i am looking for a 2'' sled pulling rope and, believe you me, it's nearly impossible to find, for me at least, as i've been trying to find one for a while now and no one seems to have it or offer it. I need the 2'' size specifically for the added grip challenge. Thanks!
Hey, I have a prowler at my house but there’s an issue. Whenever I use it on the driveway the metal on asphalt makes a loud screeching noise and leaves scratches. The grass in my yard is to lumpy to use and there isn’t any room in the gym inside. Any suggestions?
loved the part where you said do it after a weight workout....its what I been doing....just feels great...easier than hoping on the treadmill or stair stepper....as to form...another video says stand up straighter and lock your elbows at sides, so walking more upright with it w/heel strikes.
Hi my name is Adam I tried your sled push and pull techniques my calves gained about 2 inches in size and my God sweating passing out I love it thank you good content are you recommended to everyone Merry Christmas 2021
Dabney Stephens see... that's what utube's for. Exchanging ideas, working 2gether. I never thought of putting them on the sked. I do the carry, & the Ranger roll. Damn good idea.
Will this have good carry over for a better squat, deadlift and 3-5 mile run runtime ? I'm considering changing it for my assistance exercise on leg day . It's currently a lunge . Great content
Brian, what do you think is harder for pushing on pavement, the dog sled or a prowler? I'm trying to decide which one would best utilize the limited amount of weight I have access to. Thanks for the awesome content!
Hey Brian, I was hoping you could do something about training with low testosterone. I’m only 19 and recently found out I’ve got pretty low testosterone. We’ll be doing more tests to make sure there isn’t a bigger issue at hand, but there’s talk of doing replacement therapy, and I’m not entirely sure the pros weigh out the cons for me. I would just like to hear your thoughts on it and if there’s any other options with less side effects for me.
Lately I'm getting bruised palms (the fleshy lower thumb part of the palm) that makes it difficult to increase the weight I put on the prowler. It it not visibility bruised but feels painful for days to the point I can't lift a kettle (yes this is a serious problem for an English person). I don't want to have to keep at a lower weight as worried progress will not happen, but can't bear to keep doing it at current weight. Any tips on how to reduce or remove palm bruising and pain? The prowler we have had these long poles one side, and low T bars on the other, these are what cause the pain.
I do jujitsu 3x a week at 6qm and same days at 7pm i lift. I just got a rhino belt squat since i have 2 low back buldging disk i also have a bad knee. Anyways how would iincorporate this in my workouts? Xould i use it on my recovery/off days? I already have rogue ayrdine bike, sledge hammer, battle ropes, inertia ropes, kb, punching bags, sandbag etc..do i really need this sled? On my off days i like to do some type of conditioning to increse my jujitsu endurance. Theybare selling me one for $600 in my home town
"Where you goin'? Nowhere!" That's Detective Greenly's saying from Boondock Saints. The "Sac-o-MATIC!" "He was serial crushed by some 'uge friggin' guy!" All hail Norman Reedus!
Hi, Brian I need your advice very very much. Hemorrhoids....Don't know how to handle it...Ofcourse I will go to doctor, but you know what they say....Not lifting is not answer for me after treatment I want to continue. Do you know anything about this???
I am looking for a sled with wheels that you can flip up and down. My idea is to put my sandbags in and pull it to the park on wheels to transport my sandbags and sled, ropes etc.. and then flip up the wheels once at the soccer field and use it for my workout... Does anyone Know if there is such a sled with wheels that can be flipped up and down!? thanks!!
TheBooyaka76 posted above about just that lol. If it worked for him during recovery I bet it’ll work at least as well as a regular supplemental exercise.
Tire centers have free flat tires. 🛞 I got one & put dumbbell inside it & towing straps from home depot. Neighbors look at me funny but I don’t care:) Thanks!
Greetings! I have a question. I am considering the heavy weighted (standing arm over arm sled drag) routine into my exercise. Planning to build a huge muscular physique. I am not aiming to be a sprinter or a runner. I want to gain size. I want to be huge and muscular. Will a HEAVY weighted standing arm over arm sled drag exercise hinder mass gain? will it hinder the "bulking" process for muscle building? I keep reading on other forums that weighted sled exercises burn fat and energy and make you lose weight. Will using heavy weights on the sled make you gain mass instead of losing it? Can I do it without losing/burning fat? if yes, how many sets? how far should I drag the sled? Thank you for your kind attention.
Of course your talking about this type of sled. *puts away winter sleigh* 🛷
I have a nice utility sled that I use to haul firewood from the shed to my house. Last winter I threw some sandbags in it, hooked the rope to my belt, and snowshoed up a hill in deep powder. I guarantee that worked just as well as a Prowler!
Lmao
@@republicjim1204:40 nice crawl
Sleds are great and indeed underrated!Last year I could not squat for about 6 months because of a groin injury. I used heavy backward sled dragging as main exercise instead of squats. Surprisingly my quads got even stronger, bigger and my deadliftt went up while my groin was recovering!
WHAT was your volume, sets, reps with the sleds?
@@incorectulpolitic volume: CHONK
sets: LAPS
reps: 1 ASTRONOMICAL UNIT DISTANCE
beginner weight for 24meters total: 2xbw
nice weight for 24 meters total: 4.5-5xbw
What healed the groin?
@@omalone1169time, rest, diet, maybe surgery.
I got a normal car tyre with a rope and a homemade sandbag and I am training with it all the time. So happy about your input, thank you.
"Everyone has something heavy to drag around, it's what dead relatives are for" -Brian Alsruhe 2019 😂😂😂
RIGHT! Just nonchalantly rolled over that one.
For anyone who doesnt have a sled , i use a tire, i putted inside the hole a wood square who fits the 4 points to make a floor effect,i slided a chain and with 2 carabiners i attached 2 handles,i just put weights into the hole and acts as a sled,literal same effect
Great vid! Yes I have a sled at my gym, yes I’ve tried to push it, yes it didn’t move, yes I know why now
" go out and do something amazing with your life, keep working hard and be nice to each other" should be your next shirt. I'll definitely buy one!!🙂
I used a sled for the first time today and I freaking love it
I found an elitefts article that, among other stuff, suggested loading the prowler with 100 kg in 10 kg increments, then push it 20 m low handles, 20 m high handles, remove 10 kg and push the same distance there (low handles) and back (high handles), then push 80 kg etc until you pushed the empty Prowler... And you try to do this whole thing (100-0 there and back) as fast as possible. I did it starting with 80 kg and it took my 15 minutes and it was one of the hardest things I've ever done. Pushing the empty Prowler at the end and you think your legs are going to explode.
Typo
I don't have a sled but a I have a Chevy truck I find pushing it to feel a lot like a prowler push good leg pump, good conditioning and nice active recovery
defy expectation good practice for when it breaks down
Same
After competing in strongman and using sleds for everything I am a very firm believer in them! You rock man
Was looking for some sled workouts about five minutes ago and gave up hope .. then this happened .. thanks Brian 😍
Ι had to push my 200 kg injured-by-a-fall motorcycle for 3.2 miles today, not all of it flat. This should count, right?
I have pushed many a bike to the petrol pump. It has always felt like a walk of shame. Outright embarrassing really but more infuriating than anything since the boys in the dorm just wouldn't bother to fill 'em up on their way back. Degenerates, the lot of 'em. Deserved every ass whoopin' that came their way. Aaaanyways, pushing bikes, at a run, with somebody steering for balance is definitely good money.
Hey Brian I don't have a Sled at my commercial gym so just came here to tell you you are an absolute beast and I madly love and respect you. You are like a big brother besides being a great coach. Much love from Lebanon
I just included sleds into my new workout routine. Dont regret it a bit! Makes me feel stronger and more athletic and really pushes my lower body and lungs to their limits and i need that to help my asthma. Gassed and sweating balls but feeling great at the end of each workout!
I love the sled! It's no joke. Works EVERYTHING! Used it last night (loaded with 350 lbs) first thing and I was killed after that.
I just finished your mindset challenge earlier this week, and now this??? I already borderline hate you, lol. Thanks brother. Great stuff!
I've built a couple of sleds in the back yard. Plywood platform, two stair risers attached to a couple of 4x4s and a double stack of 2x4's on the riser of the stair. Then I load it up with lumber and sandbags. Tow straps rock. Then my wife wanted one and I built one out of a tire and an i-bolt.
Great video. Already showed me things I never even considered. I'm 49, on my 3rd quad tendon surgery and I'm trying to figure out new ways to still train hard cuz i gotta make a change . Thanks man.
I have a Prowler 2 with all the add-ons that I don't use because I end up inevitably running through dog crap in my yard. Cost me something around $700-$750 shipped and it just sits in my garage. Thing is awesome though.
Looking to get rid of it?
@@DickyTugnuts Sure, if you're in the southeast. The thing weighs a metric crap-ton. It would be so expensive to ship.
Love sled pushes! Do them after I deadlift cuz I'm way too beat up to do front squats with any respectable weight by that point lol.
I love the sled and use it at the end of each workout - and switch it up with heavy plate for maximum intensity or less plates for HIIT
How do you do HIIT with this ?
@@omalone1169try this workout if you dare
Sled Slaying Mayhem
12 A Sled Push (Heavy Load) 20-30m x4 rest 60s
B Sled Pull ( Moderate Load)20-30m x4
C Sled Sprint (Light Load)20-40m x5 rest 90s
D Reverse Sled Pull (mod load) 20-30m x4
E Sled Drag /Explosive Push (Heavy Load) 20m x3
F Sled Rope Pulls (Optional)
Kinda improvising with training at home, because 2020. I noticed that if you step out in a lunge with your back foot against a wall, you can make reps pushing only through your back leg. I think that may be a good way to burn your legs if you are looking to train legs, plus it’s easy to add weight. If anyone else here sees this and tries it, i’d like to know what you think 👍🏻
I don't watch your videos right away but I come like it asap then watch at the end of the day
I love, love LOVE the doggies. My good girl died last year and I was just thinking about her this morning. Sorry to get all sappy on you, I actually came here to find out what prowler sleds are and stayed for the dogs. lol. Great content, BTW. Thanks!
Awesome vid ! Love it ! Very hilarious at times . 😅
Thank you, my friend, I really appreciate that
Awesome. Works great and super easy set up. We love it.
Boondock Saints, Greatest movie ever. Change my mind
No, Reservoir Dogs.
Inglorious basterds
Austin powers
I just ordered the Sled Tred by Tibbar Guy. Looking forward to using it and learning from this video! ❤
What motivated you ?
Love having watched this channel grow so much in the last year or two, Brian always bringing that fantastic content! Your success is 💯 deserved
In my experience the 4 foot sleds work fine if your gym has turf, I have used the same sled in a gym with and without turf and the one with turf didn't stick (still wasn't easy with 600+ on there but it didn't feel sticky if that makes sense).
Dude no one cares how much weight you use.
I am learning to pull 30kg in a shopping trolley to wake my body up and practice doing 50m up of my building.
I haven’t learn to push it yet but that is in the offing.
Brian I just want to say that one thing I have noticed about your videos is that there is an underlying theme without you ever having to say it. It’s like you display to your audience that you don’t have to have the newest bar, you just have to be willing to empty your tank, bust your ass, recover, and come back and do it all over again. It’s very refreshing and motivating.
And I know you do say it in some of your videos but if it’s on display in every one of them.
I live in an appartment and don't own a car to practice pushes or pulls. My living room can barely hold my current set up as it is. For those on a budget and space restriction such as myself -- you have to get as creative as possible. I don't have enough room to do sled pushes in my apartment, but I do work in a warehouse with forklifts. Ours weigh about 8,000lbs each and often times on my leg days, I'll pop them in neutral and push them for about 100 feet for a couple sets.
As someone pursuing a degree in exercise physiology, thank you for saying lactate rather than lactic acid :D
I love how you make these informative videos entertaining yet super fast.
My favorite piece of gym equipment. It works every muscle in my body.
Straps also pretty key if pulling the sled and you’re a sprinter - keeping your arms free is fairly helpful to sprinting 😉
"Where you going? Nowhere" Boondock Saints?
The Serial Crusher trained at this gym.
@@21guitarpenter that's two sound theories neither involving abnormally sized men.
Classic
I'll be having a bagel with my coffee
@@n34z3r maybe it was one guy with 6 guns.
So fun to see the Icelandic flag there sir.
Just started pushingna prowler a week ago. Man this is extreme
Thank you for the post! Cool ideas and great tips on form and positioning.
Thank you for this video!
Brian, I know you said that you wouldn't be covering a tutorial for sled work in this video, but would you consider making a subsequent sled tutorial video at some point?
If this one gets enough views but honestly, it isn’t starting strong haha
@@BrianAlsruheOfficial It's early in the day, and you just put it out a couple hours ago. It's not how strong you start, It's how strong you finish.
Just started using the sled. Great advice.
Me and my mate used to take turns to push his Fiat Punto across our local park. Was alway brutal.
Very comprehensive video Brian, as always. Maybe you can help me: i am looking for a 2'' sled pulling rope and, believe you me, it's nearly impossible to find, for me at least, as i've been trying to find one for a while now and no one seems to have it or offer it.
I need the 2'' size specifically for the added grip challenge.
Thanks!
Got me a RISE shirt! Got me some prowler work to do now! Thanks Brian!
Hey, I have a prowler at my house but there’s an issue. Whenever I use it on the driveway the metal on asphalt makes a loud screeching noise and leaves scratches. The grass in my yard is to lumpy to use and there isn’t any room in the gym inside. Any suggestions?
Aedan y Maybe you could attack bits of a plastic chopping board to the base?
They sell plastic feet for sleds that stops that brother
Go on the road.
loved the part where you said do it after a weight workout....its what I been doing....just feels great...easier than hoping on the treadmill or stair stepper....as to form...another video says stand up straighter and lock your elbows at sides, so walking more upright with it w/heel strikes.
Do what works best for you brother, try the different methods. I’m not married any of these
Thanks for the information,great channel 👍
Hi my name is Adam I tried your sled push and pull techniques my calves gained about 2 inches in size and my God sweating passing out I love it thank you good content are you recommended to everyone Merry Christmas 2021
I’m so glad it helped!
@@BrianAlsruheOfficial it did thankyou 🙏
It’s not just momentum. The coefficient of static friction is higher than the coefficient of kinetic friction.
I am aware, thank you
Didn’t mean it as a critique so much as a reinforcement of your point. It’s something a lot of people don’t realize, I think.
Great video!!
Thank you so much, my friend
I fucking love sleds. The prowler is my favourite with a few 45 lbs plates and 80 yards of play
Have you considered doing a version of EDC to include sled push/pull?
Thank you for basic teaching of the sled. I’m new to the sled and looking for training vids. Loved the humour too. Dead people...lol
Props on the Boondock Saints reference Brian! Would you suggest that there's benefit to doing full sessions of just sled work?
Very helpful thanks
Thanks for info 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
are sleds good for force in running? I mean, I want to exercise force in my legs to avoide injuries due to impact.
1:05 Haha, Brian is a Savage still!!! But hey, some relatives do be good for nothing else!
5 views, 5 thumbs up. 👍👍👍👍👍
That's what dead relatives are for. Glad someone else has my sense of humor 🤣
Dabney Stephens see... that's what utube's for. Exchanging ideas, working 2gether. I never thought of putting them on the sked. I do the carry, & the Ranger roll. Damn good idea.
are dead tissues strong enough to hold extra weight?
Will this have good carry over for a better squat, deadlift and 3-5 mile run runtime ? I'm considering changing it for my assistance exercise on leg day . It's currently a lunge . Great content
How much harder is it to push a sled on rubber mats rather then hard wood or turf?
Brian, can you do a video on the case for Husafell stone carry.
Just the thing I had been researching. The first time I used sled my ♥ was about to come 📴
😆
Brian, what do you think is harder for pushing on pavement, the dog sled or a prowler? I'm trying to decide which one would best utilize the limited amount of weight I have access to. Thanks for the awesome content!
I kinda want to see "dark" Brian's contrast go so extreme that it becomes pure black and white...
Good tips. I built a wooden sled that my kids take turns sitting in.
"It's what dead relatives are for" - so funny! Great post!
Hey Brian, I was hoping you could do something about training with low testosterone. I’m only 19 and recently found out I’ve got pretty low testosterone. We’ll be doing more tests to make sure there isn’t a bigger issue at hand, but there’s talk of doing replacement therapy, and I’m not entirely sure the pros weigh out the cons for me. I would just like to hear your thoughts on it and if there’s any other options with less side effects for me.
If you're healthy and can make strength gains I wouldn't worry one bit about your testosterone levels!
The sled was my most hated thing to do during the academy. That said, it’s good stuff and killed me every time those PT bastards brought them out.
Lately I'm getting bruised palms (the fleshy lower thumb part of the palm) that makes it difficult to increase the weight I put on the prowler. It it not visibility bruised but feels painful for days to the point I can't lift a kettle (yes this is a serious problem for an English person).
I don't want to have to keep at a lower weight as worried progress will not happen, but can't bear to keep doing it at current weight. Any tips on how to reduce or remove palm bruising and pain?
The prowler we have had these long poles one side, and low T bars on the other, these are what cause the pain.
I bought a titan fitness sled for myself and kids that play football.
That is awesome man!
What is your opinion on weighted wheel barrow walks, for grip and gpp.
I do jujitsu 3x a week at 6qm and same days at 7pm i lift.
I just got a rhino belt squat since i have 2 low back buldging disk i also have a bad knee. Anyways how would iincorporate this in my workouts? Xould i use it on my recovery/off days?
I already have rogue ayrdine bike, sledge hammer, battle ropes, inertia ropes, kb, punching bags, sandbag etc..do i really need this sled? On my off days i like to do some type of conditioning to increse my jujitsu endurance. Theybare selling me one for $600 in my home town
"Where you goin'? Nowhere!" That's Detective Greenly's saying from Boondock Saints. The "Sac-o-MATIC!" "He was serial crushed by some 'uge friggin' guy!" All hail Norman Reedus!
11:53 was that a Boondock Saints reference? 😆
How much would you recommend to load up for a guy that is looking to do sled pushes at the end of his leg workout, as heavy as possible or moderate?
My calves fatigue before feel other leg muscles work.
Sled = death, And i love it!
Awesome video Brian!
Momentum and kinetic friction
Great content
Hi, Brian I need your advice very very much. Hemorrhoids....Don't know how to handle it...Ofcourse I will go to doctor, but you know what they say....Not lifting is not answer for me after treatment I want to continue. Do you know anything about this???
Bryan is awesome 💪
I am looking for a sled with wheels that you can flip up and down. My idea is to put my sandbags in and pull it to the park on wheels to transport my sandbags and sled, ropes etc.. and then flip up the wheels once at the soccer field and use it for my workout...
Does anyone Know if there is such a sled with wheels that can be flipped up and down!? thanks!!
"I dont have any treadmills at my gym" BASED
Boondock saints
Good video lots of variations
dumb question- will these sleds tear up my asphalt drive?
Where can I get that short strap from ?
If i have absolutely no access to sleds or anything can I try pushing cars?
I'll allow it
Can sled pushes be used as a squat assistance exercise?
TheBooyaka76 posted above about just that lol. If it worked for him during recovery I bet it’ll work at least as well as a regular supplemental exercise.
Curious as to what happened with Rogue?
Timothy Figgatt Wondering myself 🤔
Boondocks Saints reference!
We dont have any sleds at my powerlifting gym, maby should open a strongman gym.
It doesn't get any easier, you just get better.
Tire centers have free flat tires. 🛞 I got one & put dumbbell inside it & towing straps from home depot. Neighbors look at me funny but I don’t care:) Thanks!
Greetings! I have a question. I am considering the heavy weighted (standing arm over arm sled drag) routine into my exercise. Planning to build a huge muscular physique. I am not aiming to be a sprinter or a runner. I want to gain size. I want to be huge and muscular. Will a HEAVY weighted standing arm over arm sled drag exercise hinder mass gain? will it hinder the "bulking" process for muscle building? I keep reading on other forums that weighted sled exercises burn fat and energy and make you lose weight. Will using heavy weights on the sled make you gain mass instead of losing it? Can I do it without losing/burning fat? if yes, how many sets? how far should I drag the sled? Thank you for your kind attention.
4:32 made me Lol