While squatting and deadlifting are my two lower body favorites, I’ve incorporated sled training a couple of times per week for some extra lower body work and conditioning. Sleds are a great way to build lower body power and strength.  You drag, push, pull, any which way you want.

My sled is homemade and was incredibly cheap and easy to make.  I just went down the street to a local tire shop and grabbed a used light truck tire.  I went to Lowe’s grabbed an eye bolt, 1ft of chain, and a clip. I drilled a hole in the tire, inserted the eye bolt, attached the chain and clip, put an old rope through it, and viola!  I think I spent a grand total of $4!

You can take it anywhere.  All you need is some open space and a healthy dose of intensity.  There have been many times where my sled has reduced me to a puddle in the middle of the street in front of my house!  If you are not using sled training, you’re missing out on a great tool!

Check out the videos below to see how this cheap yet effect tool works!

I performed 5 rounds of this circuit and my legs were toast!  Dragging on pavement or concreted grabs the bottom of the tire providing you with some extra resistance!

Below is another video with some upper body work using sleds with some sandbag training mixed in.

What are your favorite sled exercises?

Sometimes you have to think outside the box when it comes to training.  If you’re lacking a barbell go down to your local tire dealer and make your own.  Not having all the fancy stuff or access to a gym is NO EXCUSE not to train.

Stop making excuses and starting building up your homemade equipment collection.