Exercise Comparison
Backward Drag vs Dumbbell Seated Box Jump
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.
Dumbbell Seated Box Jump
Position a box a couple feet to the side of a bench. Hold a dumbbell to your chest with both hands and seat yourself on the bench facing the box. This will be your starting position.
Plant your feet firmly on the ground as you lean forward, extending through the hips and knees to jump up and forward.
Land on the box with both feet, absorbing the impact by allowing the hips and knees to bend.
Step down and return to the starting position.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Backward Drag is a beginner exercise using other, while Dumbbell Seated Box Jump is intermediate and uses dumbbell. Choose Backward Drag if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Dumbbell Seated Box Jump for a greater challenge.