Strongman

Backward Drag

The backward drag is a beginner strongman exercise for your quads, using other.

Main muscles
Quads
Also works
Calves, Forearms, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower back
Equipment
Other
Level
Beginner
Backward Drag, starting position
Start
Backward Drag, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. Load a sled with the desired weight, attaching a rope or straps to the sled that you can hold onto.
  2. Begin the exercise by moving backwards for a given distance. Leaning back, extend through the legs for short steps to move as quickly as possible.

Alternatives to the backward drag

Bodyweight squat Body weight Dumbbell step-up Dumbbells, Flat bench Dumbbell walking lunge Dumbbells Goblet box squat Dumbbells, Flat bench Goblet squat Dumbbells Hack squat Hack squat