Exercise Comparison
All Fours Quad Stretch vs Bear Crawl Sled Drags
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Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in All Fours Quad Stretch
Only in Bear Crawl Sled Drags
Instructions
All Fours Quad Stretch
Start off on your hands and knees, then lift your leg off the floor and hold the foot with your hand.
Use your hand to hold the foot or ankle, keeping the knee fully flexed, stretching the quadriceps and hip flexors.
Focus on extending your hips, thrusting them towards the floor. Hold for 10-20 seconds and then switch sides.
Bear Crawl Sled Drags
Wearing either a harness or a loose weight belt, attach the chain to the back so that you will be facing away from the sled. Bend down so that your hands are on the ground. Your back should be flat and knees bent. This is your starting position.
Begin by driving with legs, alternating left and right. Use your hands to maintain balance and to help pull. Try to keep your back flat as you move over a given distance.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. All Fours Quad Stretch is a intermediate exercise using bodyweight, while Bear Crawl Sled Drags is beginner and uses other. Choose Bear Crawl Sled Drags if you're looking for a more accessible option, or All Fours Quad Stretch for a greater challenge.