I'm not sure why it sounds like I have a lisp, but whatever. At the end of that video you'll see me doing face pulls and chest presses. These are examples of recovery work you can do with the sled. Since there is no portion of these exercises where you have to lower the weight, they will not lead to soreness. This is perfect for those days when you are sore and/or tight and need to get blood to the muscles.
Other options would be rows, all kinds of shoulder raises, triceps extensions, and even bicep curls. A more thorough list of possibilities can be found in the Exercise Index at www.elitefts.com. You'll also notice that after dragging the sled (either forward or backward), I hand-over-hand pull the tire to myself. This is great for both pulling and grip strength, two things that anyone could and should get stronger at.
If you're looking to get your own tires to turn into sleds, just go to your local body shop. It costs them money to dispose of the tires, so they'll just give them to you for free, and that's pretty damn sweet. And if you don't want to do that, just keep your eyes peeled for old tires on the sides of roads, highways, and parking lots. If you can't find a tire with the rim still attached, you can just stuff the tire with heavy cinder blocks. You could also drill a piece of plywood over the top and load weight onto that. Don't let a lack of facilities or money get in the way of your pursuit of strength. There's plenty of things you can make for yourself using relatively inexpensive (or even free) objects. Get out there and drag some heavy shit around, just make sure it's not your own gut!
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