Exercise Comparison
Backward Drag vs Leverage Deadlift
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.
Leverage Deadlift
Load the pins to an appropriate weight. Position yourself directly between the handles. Grasp the bottom handles with a comfortable grip, and then lower your hips as you take a breath. Look forward with your head and keep your chest up. This will be your starting position.
Return the weight to the starting position.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Backward Drag is a beginner exercise using other, while Leverage Deadlift is beginner and uses machine. Choose Backward Drag if you have access to other, or Leverage Deadlift if you prefer machine.