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Backward Drag vs Narrow Stance Leg Press

Backward Drag - starting position
Backward Drag - ending position
Backward Drag
beginner·Other·compound
Narrow Stance Leg Press - starting position
Narrow Stance Leg Press - ending position
Narrow Stance Leg Press
intermediate·Machine·compound

Side-by-Side

Backward Drag
VS
Narrow Stance Leg Press
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.

Narrow Stance Leg Press

1

Using a leg press machine, sit down on the machine and place your legs on the platform directly in front of you at a less-than-shoulder-width narrow stance with the toes slightly pointed out. Your feet should be around 3 inches or less apart. Tip: Keep your head up at all times and also maintain the back on the pad at all times.

2

Lower the safety bars holding the weighted platform in place and press the platform all the way up until your legs are fully extended in front of you. Tip: Make sure that you do not lock your knees. Your torso and the legs should make a perfect 90-degree angle. This will be your starting position.

3

As you inhale, slowly lower the platform until your upper and lower legs make a 90-degree angle.

4

Pushing mainly with the heels of your feet and using the quadriceps go back to the starting position as you exhale.

5

Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions and ensure to lock the safety pins properly once you are done. You do not want that platform falling on you fully loaded.

Verdict

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

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