Exercise Comparison
Backward Drag vs Frankenstein Squat
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Backward Drag
Only in Frankenstein Squat
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.
Frankenstein Squat
This drill teaches you the proper positioning of both the bar and your body during the clean and front squat.
Place the barbell on the front of the shoulders, releasing your grip and extending your arms out in front of you. The shoulders should be pushed forward to create a shelf, and the bar should be in contact with the throat. Ensure that you only move your shoulder blades forward; don't round the thoracic spine.
Squat by flexing the knees and hips, sitting in between your legs. Keep the torso upright, the arms up, and the shoulders forward, and the bar should stay in place. Go to the bottom of the squat, until your hamstrings contact your calves.
Return to the upright position by driving through the front of the heel and extending the knees and hips.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Backward Drag is a beginner exercise using other, while Frankenstein Squat is intermediate and uses barbell. Choose Backward Drag if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Frankenstein Squat for a greater challenge.