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Backward Drag vs Lunge Sprint

Backward Drag - starting position
Backward Drag - ending position
Backward Drag
beginner·Other·compound
Lunge Sprint - starting position
Lunge Sprint - ending position
Lunge Sprint
intermediate·Machine·compound

Side-by-Side

Backward Drag
VS
Lunge Sprint
beginner
Level
intermediate
Other
Equipment
Machine
compound
Mechanic
compound
pull
Force
push
Strongman
Category
Strength
quadriceps
Primary
quadriceps
calvesforearmsgluteshamstringslower back
Secondary
calvesgluteshamstrings

Muscle Analysis

Shared

quadricepscalvesgluteshamstrings

Only in Backward Drag

forearmslower back

Instructions

Backward Drag

1

Load a sled with the desired weight, attaching a rope or straps to the sled that you can hold onto.

2

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.

Lunge Sprint

1

Adjust a bar in a Smith machine to an appropriate height. Position yourself under the bar, racking it across the back of your shoulders. Unrack the bar, and then split your feet, moving one foot forward and one foot back. This will be your starting position.

2

Lower your back knee nearly to the ground, flexing the knees and lowering your hips as you do so.

3

At the bottom of the descent, immediately reverse direction. Explosively drive through the heel of your front foot with light pressure from your back foot. Jump up and reverse the position of your legs.

4

Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Verdict

Both exercises target the quadriceps. Backward Drag is a beginner exercise using other, while Lunge Sprint is intermediate and uses machine. Choose Backward Drag if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Lunge Sprint for a greater challenge.

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