Exercise Comparison
Backward Drag vs Goblet Squat
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Backward Drag
Only in Goblet 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.
Goblet Squat
Stand holding a light kettlebell by the horns close to your chest. This will be your starting position.
Squat down between your legs until your hamstrings are on your calves. Keep your chest and head up and your back straight.
At the bottom position, pause and use your elbows to push your knees out. Return to the starting position, and repeat for 10-20 repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Backward Drag is a beginner exercise using other, while Goblet Squat is beginner and uses kettlebells. Choose Backward Drag if you have access to other, or Goblet Squat if you prefer kettlebells.