Exercise Comparison
Backward Drag vs Conan's Wheel
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Backward Drag
Only in Conan's Wheel
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.
Conan's Wheel
With the weight loaded, take a zurcher hold on the end of the implement. Place the bar in the crook of the elbow and hold onto your wrist. Try to keep the weight off of the forearms.
Begin by lifting the weight from the ground. Keep a tight, upright posture as you being to walk, taking short, fast steps. Look up and away as you turn in a circle. Do not hold your breath during the event. Continue walking until you complete one or more complete turns.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Backward Drag is a beginner exercise using other, while Conan's Wheel is intermediate and uses other. Choose Backward Drag if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Conan's Wheel for a greater challenge.