Exercise Comparison
Backward Drag vs Bodyweight Squat
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.
Bodyweight Squat
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. You can place your hands behind your head. This will be your starting position.
Begin the movement by flexing your knees and hips, sitting back with your hips.
Continue down to full depth if you are able,and quickly reverse the motion until you return to the starting position. As you squat, keep your head and chest up and push your knees out.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Backward Drag is a beginner exercise using other, while Bodyweight Squat is beginner and uses bodyweight. Choose Backward Drag if you have access to other, or Bodyweight Squat if you prefer bodyweight.