Exercise Comparison
Backward Drag vs Freehand Jump Squat
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Muscle Analysis
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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.
Freehand Jump Squat
Cross your arms over your chest.
With your head up and your back straight, position your feet at shoulder width.
Keeping your back straight and chest up, squat down as you inhale until your upper thighs are parallel, or lower, to the floor.
Now pressing mainly with the ball of your feet, jump straight up in the air as high as possible, using the thighs like springs. Exhale during this portion of the movement.
When you touch the floor again, immediately squat down and jump again.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Backward Drag is a beginner exercise using other, while Freehand Jump Squat is intermediate and uses bodyweight. Choose Backward Drag if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Freehand Jump Squat for a greater challenge.