# Double Kettlebell Sled Push

A low push in a bear-crawl position with one hand on each of two kettlebells, driving both along the floor. Trains the legs and shoulders together and works as a conditioning drill.

- Intermediate · Compound
- Equipment: Kettlebell
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## Muscles worked

- Quads: 8/10
- Front delts: 7/10
- Glutes: 6/10
- Abs: 6/10
- Calves: 5/10
- Triceps: 5/10
- Serratus anterior: 4/10

## How to do the Double Kettlebell Sled Push

1. On hands and feet, one hand on top of each kettlebell.
2. Arms straight, back flat, hips slightly above shoulders.
3. Take short, forceful steps, pushing both kettlebells forward.
4. Keep a steady pace to the end of the distance.

### Full technique — 7 steps

1. Place two kettlebells side by side on a smooth floor with clear space in front of them.
2. Get on your hands and feet behind them and place one hand on top of each kettlebell.
3. Bend your knees under your hips and rest on the balls of your feet, hips slightly higher than your shoulders.
4. Keep your arms straight and your back flat, with your shoulders over your hands.
5. Take short, forceful steps and push both kettlebells forward along the floor at the same pace.
6. Keep your hips level and your arms firm as you move.
7. Continue for the prescribed distance, then stop and stand up under control.

## Common mistakes

- Hips rising into a pike
- Taking long reaching steps
- Bending the elbows as you push
- Rounding through the lower back
- One kettlebell drifting ahead of the other

## Form cues

- Take short steps
- Push through your feet
- Arms stay long
- Keep hips level
- Keep back flat
- Move both kettlebells evenly

## How much to do

- **Strength**: 4–5 sets of 10–15 reps · rest 2 min · 2 reps in reserve
- **Muscle growth**: 3–4 sets of 15–20 reps · rest 1 min 30 s · 2–3 reps in reserve
- **Endurance** (best fit): 3–4 sets of 20–30 reps · rest 1 min · 3 reps in reserve

Reps in reserve: how many more you could still do when you end the set.

## Substitutes by equipment

Same muscles, same movement — pick the version you have the gear for.

- **Machine**: [Sled Push](https://seto.fit/exercises/sled-push/)

## Where to start and where to go next

Same muscles, same movement. Too hard for now — step down; once it gets easy — step up.

- Easier: [Kettlebell Sled Push](https://seto.fit/exercises/kettlebell-sled-push/) — Intermediate
- **This exercise: Double Kettlebell Sled Push — Intermediate**

## Quick answers

### What muscles does the Double Kettlebell Sled Push work?

Primary: Quads 8/10, Front delts 7/10. Also works: Glutes 6/10, Calves 5/10, Triceps 5/10, Abs 6/10.

### When should I do the Double Kettlebell Sled Push in a workout?

Accessory. Goes after the main lifts. ≈ 8 min with rest.

### How many sets and reps of the Double Kettlebell Sled Push?

Strength: 4–5 sets of 10–15 reps, rest 2 min, 2 reps in reserve. Muscle growth: 3–4 sets of 15–20 reps, rest 1 min 30 s, 2–3 reps in reserve. Endurance: 3–4 sets of 20–30 reps, rest 1 min, 3 reps in reserve.

### What can I do instead of the Double Kettlebell Sled Push?

Machine: Sled Push.

### What is an easier version of the Double Kettlebell Sled Push?

Kettlebell Sled Push (Intermediate).

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