How Heavy is the Hyrox Sled? Sled Push and Sled Pull Weights for Every Category
The complete reference for Hyrox sled weights. Push and pull, men, women, doubles, mixed, Open and Pro — exact kilograms with context on what each weight feels like and how to train for it.
The quick answer
For Open Men, the sled push and sled pull are both 102 kg. For Open Women, both are 72 kg. Doubles, Mixed, and Pro categories use different weights, listed below.
If you have just registered for your first Hyrox and want to know what you are about to push, the table below has everything.
The complete weight reference
Sled Push
| Category | Sled push weight |
|---|---|
| Open Men | 102 kg |
| Open Women | 72 kg |
| Pro Men | 152 kg |
| Pro Women | 102 kg |
| Doubles Men (per push) | 152 kg |
| Doubles Women (per push) | 102 kg |
| Doubles Mixed Men’s push | 152 kg |
| Doubles Mixed Women’s push | 102 kg |
The sled is pushed across a marked distance, typically 25 metres in one direction (50 metres total push and pull-back to start, depending on event configuration — most modern Hyrox events use 4 × 12.5m for a total of 50m).
Sled Pull
| Category | Sled pull weight |
|---|---|
| Open Men | 103 kg |
| Open Women | 78 kg |
| Pro Men | 153 kg |
| Pro Women | 103 kg |
The sled pull uses a rope. The athlete pulls the sled hand-over-hand toward themselves while walking backward.
What 102 kg actually feels like
Knowing the number on paper is one thing. Knowing what the sled feels like to push is another. A few practical reference points:
Open Men sled push (102 kg): The first 5 metres are the hardest. Inertia is high and the sled barely moves. Once it is moving, it is significantly easier. Most untrained athletes can move it but require multiple stops. Athletes who have practised on a real sled can typically push it unbroken in 50–80 seconds.
Open Women sled push (72 kg): Similar to the men’s version proportionally. Often perceived as relatively harder for women in the same fitness percentile because the rolling resistance is higher relative to body weight in the women’s category for some athletes.
Pro Men sled push (152 kg): This is genuinely heavy. Many experienced Hyrox athletes can complete the Open weight unbroken but require pauses on the Pro weight. The weight differential (50 kg additional) significantly changes the metabolic and strength demand of the station.
Why is the sled pull heavier than the push (Open Men)?
Open Men’s sled push is 102 kg. Open Men’s sled pull is 103 kg. The 1 kg difference is mechanical: the pull sled includes the rope hardware. The actual sled body weight is the same.
The pull is generally perceived as a different challenge from the push despite similar weights, because the pulling movement (hand-over-hand) uses different muscles (primarily upper back and biceps) and the body position is reversed (walking backward).
Are the weights the same at every Hyrox event?
Yes. Hyrox is built on the principle of identical race format worldwide. The sled weight in London is the same as in New York, Berlin, Stockholm, Sydney, and every other Hyrox event. This is what makes Hyrox times directly comparable across events and seasons.
The only factor that varies subtly across venues is the floor surface — sleds on a wooden sport floor have slightly different friction than sleds on a polished concrete arena floor. The variation is small but noticeable for sub-elite athletes.
How to train for the sled push at home if you cannot reach a Hyrox-equipped gym
If you cannot access an actual sled in training, the closest substitutes are:
- Heavy furniture push: A loaded bookcase or fridge on a hard floor approximates the sled push pattern
- Hill sprints with weighted backpack: Builds the leg drive and forward-lean position
- Heavy prowler at non-Hyrox gyms: Some commercial gyms have prowler sleds that can be loaded to similar weights
For the full no-gym sled training approach, see The £50 Equipment Upgrade and Park and Outdoor Training for Hyrox.
What weight should I train with if I am working up to race weight?
A reasonable progression:
- 8–12 weeks before race: 60–70% of race weight
- 6–8 weeks before race: 80% of race weight
- 4–6 weeks before race: 90% of race weight
- 2–4 weeks before race: 100% of race weight, focusing on technique
- Race week: Maintain technique, no heavy sled work in the final 5 days
Most athletes who complete the race weight in training without stopping are capable of completing it on race day, though they may need 1–2 brief pauses given the cumulative fatigue from the prior stations.
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