Exercise Comparison
Backward Drag vs On Your Side Quad Stretch
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.
On Your Side Quad Stretch
Start off by lying on your right side, with your right knee bent at a 90-degree angle resting on the floor in front of you (this stabilizes the torso).
Bend your left knee behind you and hold your left foot with your left hand. To stretch your hip flexor, press your left hip forward as you push your left foot back into your hand. Switch sides.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Backward Drag is a beginner exercise using other, while On Your Side Quad Stretch is beginner and uses none. Choose Backward Drag if you have access to other, or On Your Side Quad Stretch if you prefer none. Backward Drag is a compound movement working multiple joints, making it better for overall strength. On Your Side Quad Stretch isolates the target muscle for focused development.