Exercise Comparison
Backward Drag vs Kettlebell Pistol Squat
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Backward Drag
Only in Kettlebell Pistol 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.
Kettlebell Pistol Squat
Pick up a kettlebell with two hands and hold it by the horns. Hold one leg off of the floor and squat down on the other.
Squat down by flexing the knee and sitting back with the hips, holding the kettlebell up in front of you.
Hold the bottom position for a second and then reverse the motion, driving through the heel and keeping your head and chest up.
Lower yourself again and repeat.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Backward Drag is a beginner exercise using other, while Kettlebell Pistol Squat is expert and uses kettlebells. Choose Backward Drag if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Kettlebell Pistol Squat for a greater challenge.