Exercise Comparison
Backward Drag vs Linear Depth Jump
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.
Linear Depth Jump
You will need two boxes or benches spaced a few feet away from each other. Begin by standing on one box facing towards the other platform.
To initiate the movement, gently drop down to the ground between your platforms, allowing the knees and hips to flex.
Reverse the motion by exploding, extending through the hips, knees, and ankles to jump onto the other platform.
Land softly, asborbing the impact through the legs.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Backward Drag is a beginner exercise using other, while Linear Depth Jump is intermediate and uses other. Choose Backward Drag if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Linear Depth Jump for a greater challenge.