Eccentryx / Exercise Atlas / pull

Sled row

Rope attached to sled; row hand-over-hand pulling sled toward you over 20+ m.

Muscles

Primary
mid back
Supporting
biceps, rear delts

Mechanics

Pattern
full body
Equipment
sled
Geometry
150° Pull Pivot
Energy model
Glycolytic Pathway (10-90s)
Target feel
Horizontal pull without grip fatigue from bar — continuous mid-back pump.
Progression
Add sled weight; lengthen distance; reduce rest interval.
Regression
Battle ropes or cable row if sled unavailable.

Watch for

  • Pulling with only arms — initiate with scapular retraction
  • Slack in rope between pulls — keep constant tension
  • Leaning back too far — maintain athletic hip hinge

Substitutions

  • Band row
  • Cable row
  • Bent-over barbell row
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