Backward Drag
A upper legs exercise targeting the quadriceps.
Body part
Upper LegsEquipment
Other
Target muscles
Quadriceps
Secondary muscles
Calves, Forearms, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back
How to do Backward Drag
Load a sled with the desired weight, attaching a rope or straps to the sled that you can hold onto.
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.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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