This is a great product variation to the single sled when it comes to extra workouts, recovery - and especially prehab/rehab. Here are four ways to use the mini sleds:
1.) Independent Limb Action - The mini sled variation allows for independent limb action similar to dumbbell work. This is perfect for sled movements that are geared to shoulder raises, hamstring and hip flexor movements. I believe you can do almost any movement imaginable with the mini sleds and they are great for rotation movements to strengthen the core.
2.) Recovery - Obviously, this is an ideal conditioner for athletes who may have a single upper body limb injury and need to stay in condition during the in season. The athlete can continue to work on the uninjured limb while walking up and down the practice field.
3.) Walking High Knees - An exercise I feel is a tremendous movement with the mini sled is walking high knees. It’s a great movement for hip flexion. You can even add a lunge to it so that it mimics the old Arkansas Walking Lunge that Arkansas Track and Field made famous many years ago.
4.) Walking Sled Punches - An upper body exercise that I believe would be quite popular now that MMA is on the rise is walking sled punches. By having independent sleds, you can throw a variety of punch techniques and combinations while walking or jogging for an extra conditioning session.
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