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Backward Drag vs Dumbbell Lunges

Backward Drag - starting position
Backward Drag - ending position
Backward Drag
beginner·Other·compound
Dumbbell Lunges - starting position
Dumbbell Lunges - ending position
Dumbbell Lunges
beginner·Dumbbell·compound

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Backward Drag
VS
Dumbbell Lunges
beginner
Level
beginner
Other
Equipment
Dumbbell
compound
Mechanic
compound
pull
Force
push
Strongman
Category
Strength
quadriceps
Primary
quadriceps
calvesforearmsgluteshamstringslower back
Secondary
calvesgluteshamstrings

Muscle Analysis

Shared

quadricepscalvesgluteshamstrings

Only in Backward Drag

forearmslower back

Instructions

Backward Drag

1

Load a sled with the desired weight, attaching a rope or straps to the sled that you can hold onto.

2

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.

Dumbbell Lunges

1

Stand with your torso upright holding two dumbbells in your hands by your sides. This will be your starting position.

2

Step forward with your right leg around 2 feet or so from the foot being left stationary behind and lower your upper body down, while keeping the torso upright and maintaining balance. Inhale as you go down. Note: As in the other exercises, do not allow your knee to go forward beyond your toes as you come down, as this will put undue stress on the knee joint. Make sure that you keep your front shin perpendicular to the ground.

3

Using mainly the heel of your foot, push up and go back to the starting position as you exhale.

4

Repeat the movement for the recommended amount of repetitions and then perform with the left leg.

Verdict

Both exercises target the quadriceps. Backward Drag is a beginner exercise using other, while Dumbbell Lunges is beginner and uses dumbbell. Choose Backward Drag if you have access to other, or Dumbbell Lunges if you prefer dumbbell.

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