Why You Should Sled Sideways

[@britchie7224]

A fairly heavy lawnmower is proving a very good substitute for the sled. I can push forwards, )carefully) walk backwards pulling it and now I'm going to walk sideways. Loving the zero course. Making steady progress from quite a poor starting point.

[@Valuedactionman]

Great stuff, might throw this in one day per week as a test. ATG has talked about lateral speed before for warm ups but I don’t remember it anywhere else. I think a lot of movements are selected for efficiency and sled backward and forward are the most efficient base movements so you can add strength exercises like Piriformis lunge, seated good morning, loaded butterfly etc once there is blood flow. Still think I’ll give this a try to see how it feels, it might be useful for smoothing out weak areas in the hip.

[@stanleemes6483]

Very good analysis!

[@britchie7224]

Thank you. The comment is very useful for me. I also enjoy walking backwards along the beach!

[@rodolfoavila466]

Pulling and pushing the sled has really helped my knees especially at my age, I want to keep squatting and I see a great activation movements with the side sled. Thanks guys great content.

[@martial_matt]

I’ve thought of training lateral sled since being in ATG but didn’t know what regressions would be best. Awesome video! 🔥🔥🔥

[@MVProfits]

I already did some lateral training but the way he explains it, the 3 different hip rotations, various feet position, it will take it to another level, for sure! So easy to add these after the "regular" forward push and backward sled Ben recommends. Just a few extra minutes added. Niiiiiiice. Thankfully my gym has sleds. I'd now be lost without it!

[@BluegillGreg]

I added these in a couple of weeks ago. I started by replacing 25% of my lightest backward sled drag with lateral drags. I don't change the weight, and I leave the tow rope attached to the belt. I can't make my workouts longer right now, so this works for me. This technique video is very helpful, especially the part about opening the hips, the diagonal aspect of the anatomy, and the rotational aspect of the movement pattern(s). Thank you!

[@samkemper1]

This is great! I just started backward sled like 3 months ago and I'm already seeing results. Cant wait to start including sideways!

[@snickothemule]

Great work Cory! Takes me back to bball training camps and the importance of being able to move anywhere quickly. Love coming back to this in my mid 30's, can't wait to add it to the mix. Also Nsima you are an absolute unit, you adapted to those changes so quickly! Very impressive. Keep up the amazing work fellas.

[@Othimbo]

Oooowwee !!! This is golden, pure gold I say !! I'm definitely getting a sled this spring. Peace from Denmark 🇩🇰

[@selinarocha1173]

I did some lateral sled pulling today and it was pretty great

[@shrimperlincs3395]

If you don't have a sled make one: 1) Free used truck tyre from Tyre Shop £0.00 2) Welded eye bolt (hardware supplies) £3.00 3) A few Washers and Nuts £1.00 4) Quick release clip XLarge £2.50 4) 2 or 3 Tonne Sling (4m length) £15.00

[@TidyIsaak]

You need to create a video ;)

[@ΑλέξηςΣορφανές]

Make a video my dude thank you for sharing this

[@shrimperlincs3395]

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[@shrimperlincs3395]

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[@liamcorey8802]

I just took one of those snow discs (for sledding), attached a chain and put weight in it (stones). Works great on grass and dirt.

[@Eric3Frog]

Jumping rope using side hops, and forward/back hops is quite beneficial as it works quick direction changes.

[@Je66384]

I also thought about this because of atg using the sled backwards. Definitely something i might implement

[@danchente7660]

I suffered a pretty good ankle sprain yesterday. Got home and immediately started following Ben Patrick’s ankle sprain protocol and included backwards sled walks. Iced it over night. This morning went in my backyard, pulled the sled backwards again and included side pulls like this and my ankle is 50X better than it was yesterday at this time.

[@dubson965]

great video. Cory is very knowledgeable. thank you for this video.

[@ButtersLStotch]

Started doing this two weeks ago to improve mobility in fight performance. Will add it as a sled pull staple

[@Ricky-Noll]

Nsima you’re stacked.

[@gnd1549]

Wow! Doing this barefoot with light weight and high volume feels AMAZING! One session and I feel like I am standing like a new person. I feel muscles awakening in my feet and ankles that I didn't even know I had!

[@kyled9357]

Lateral sled work seems like an extremely beneficial movement for hockey players. I'm a beer league hockey player preparing a bit for the season and seeing them do crossovers with the sleds made a light bulb go off. Any hockey players doing this? I don't have access to a real sled but I do have a treadmill and am incorporating some treadmill sled "hacks", not ideal but at least accessible.

[@robs1714]

Just started using these to unlock my ankle from a dislocation and tri mal fracture … it’s hard but seems to help

[@Ryan-wx1bi]

The way the Phoenix Suns seem to keep their guys healthy, or revive careers of often injured players. I'm going to consider this guys word as gold

[@JoeBuys]

Amazing. Appreciate the depth of explanation here. THANK YOU!

[@4000angels]

Great video. Thank you for this.

[@BrooklynMoor]

Dope Im a TRY that ASAP! I just discovered the Hip Sled 4 myself cuz I shrugged it off or pocrastinated to use it for so long but i tried full workout and ITS ON! LEGS felt stronger from LEG Day!

[@FIASCOGAMING]

Great video. Did the forward and backward sled today with my girlfriend - will look to incorporating sideways sledding as well.

[@Eric3Frog]

Very good information! Thanks!

[@aaronlatif52]

Been doing that crossover one for probably 2 or 3 months. Definitely worth trying out if you havent.

[@HeadShoht]

Have you noticed any benefits or increases in strength or improved performance in sports?

[@aaronlatif52]

@@HeadShoht Yeah knee health has improved. Im not a well trained athlete at the moment so going from not training to training laterally gives me more confidence in sport. But yeah its a good way to progressively overload your sideways movment.

[@seanlacey7993]

Thanks for making this👍

[@cristianfaison8238]

Awesome can’t wait to try this! I’d like to try a like booty/resistance band around the ankles Or maybe an upside down kettlebell on non working arm 🤔

[@nickbutch7145]

Crazy this dude and mark bell just banking off atg

[@secureyourgainz]

The faster you move in general would point to the better athlete but what you’re really looking at an athletes ability to leverage their body efficiently against a force, and then who has an engine that can speed them faster. I’ve seen the best athletes are the ones that are the quickest in a dead sprint and even in things like this, the majority of the time, the overall faster athletes would do something like this fastest.

[@sanitize808]

This looks like the same position we get when we do inside and outside shuffles for jiu jitsu warm ups.

[@Hittdogg17]

Hip extension, abduction and external rotation all in one

[@chrisbera7952]

Already started it. Makes sense doesn't it?

[@brainhakker7133]

Everyone please remember to do these exercises Un-Weighted as well

[@MeditationMindless]

Gonna do this. Good for muya thai, mma

[@ironcross1252]

Sideway sled def gonna work in…to me Idk bout anyone but never seen it done like the way he showed, just doesn’t look right lol

[@acid5119]

What is the alternative if you don’t have a sled?

[@steveb9713]

This was cool, cheers boys

[@goolash9991]

Thank you for this vid! Question: Will using a strap around your waist be acceptable? I do Ben Patrick’s sled pulls with it. My sled (Rogue Dogsled) weighs 103 pounds with NO weight and I’m afraid pulling it may pull my arm out! I’m a 145 pound woman BTW

[@b_gumm]

Thank you

[@trainerd1]

Shit. My day was already full.

[@dantemingione779]

What about using a rope thats around the waist instead of using the arm?

[@erickstotle4285]

We did a lot of side work in my Jiu jitsu academy

[@eclipsewrecker]

Trained these before and found it unnecessary; but, I could see inactive-athletes needing some. Edit: we do sled with progressive loading within the session; beginning with harder movements first, and slower. We make it as hard as we can for the weight and maintaining a certain speed. So, it’s likely we get the same benefit from big-man walks.

[@DJFaNaTiiC]

What’s big man walks?

[@eclipsewrecker]

@@DJFaNaTiiC wide, upright, semi-stiff leg, pulling with heels: looks like a waddle.

[@adamsc1181]

Prob the best glute med thing i found

[@winningworldwide764]

Next up, sled while handstanding to improve elbow mobility

[@richiechesky5573]

Great video!

[@mancubofthenorth4554]

Does sledding with resistance bands work due to lack of room

[@jaymill9036]

Would using just the belt - instead of relying on grip strength in case you’re wanting to do it for prolonged period - work just as well?

[@joeychicago6322]

Might b overkill, is sideways healthy? Like certain ligaments or does back n forth already do all of this? I guess it makes sense to progress threw all movements but I would say back n forth is probably the over all best but after a while, y not try all other movements as long as their safe. Wish my gym had this capability.

[@robertcastro1586]

This exercise is key to relieving sciatic nerve issues. When these lateral hip muscles are weak the piriformis tightens up to compensate for the weakness and presses on your sciatic nerve.

[@sydwelltlhola4211]

I did this last week Friday. And Sunday morning my lower back and glutes are painful. The sort of pain I would feel from dead lifting with terrible form. I only did two sets of the side sled. Did I over-do it or my glutes that week?

[@bbsara0146]

Being able to move laterally is more important for sports than in a straight line.

[@GentleWarrior371]

Did anyone else see Insima’s calfs on 1:38-1:40? 👀💪🏿

[@jemaineoliver1833]

Not sure your lateral movement should be done under load.

[@busyrand]

My groin and hips need this badly.

[@garytango]

👍👍

[@sonbarker8745]

What can i get out of this video that i can implement now in my workout routine?

[@fit-with-eaz2627]

smart

[@TheWrongRev]

If you don't have a sled, do these up a hill

[@studiomonster-c9l]

Idk kinda like to see proof this has been done.

[@xEMNY]

mr. cyclical returns

[@mach5jeep]

I thought you were gonna turn a sled sideways to make it harder to push. LOL

[@Repienk]

Seems like common sense

[@robbydebeurs9156]

Naudi Aguilar just fired shots on Ben...

[@noahmeeker511]

Dudes a tool

[@tgeo2880]

Which dude?

[@shawnkitzman2775]

@@noahmeeker511 that’s truth!

[@noahmeeker511]

functional pattern guy. dudes a jerk. negative

[@tanthai3653]

Naudi went full incel not too long ago, not sure he has any standing or credibility anymore

[@amitavmostafa9841]

This stuff is starting to get out of hand...

[@aeroace2]

Unnecessary

[@studiomonster-c9l]

This is bullshit that this trainer just made up. He hasn't been doing this himself I bet.