Exercise Comparison
Backward Drag vs Bear Crawl Sled Drags
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Backward Drag
Instructions
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.
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. Backward Drag is a beginner exercise using other, while Bear Crawl Sled Drags is beginner and uses other.