Exercise Comparison
Backward Drag vs Double Leg Butt Kick
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Backward Drag
Only in Double Leg Butt Kick
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.
Double Leg Butt Kick
Begin standing with your knees slightly bent.
Quickly squat a short distance, flexing the hips and knees, and immediately extend to jump for maximum vertical height.
As you go up, tuck your heels by flexing the knees, attempting to touch the buttocks.
Finish the motion by landing with the knees only partially bent, using your legs to absorb the impact.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Backward Drag is a beginner exercise using other, while Double Leg Butt Kick is beginner and uses bodyweight. Choose Backward Drag if you have access to other, or Double Leg Butt Kick if you prefer bodyweight.