Exercise Comparison
Backward Drag vs One-Arm Overhead Kettlebell Squats
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Backward Drag
Only in One-Arm Overhead Kettlebell Squats
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.
One-Arm Overhead Kettlebell Squats
Clean and press a kettlebell with one arm. Clean the kettlebell to your shoulder by extending through the legs and hips as you pull the kettlebell towards your shoulder. Rotate your wrist as you do so. Press the weight overhead by extending through the elbow.This will be your starting position.
Looking straight ahead and keeping a kettlebell locked out above you, flex the knees and hips and lower your torso between your legs, keeping your head and chest up.
Pause at the bottom position for a second before rising back to the top, driving through the heels of your feet.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Backward Drag is a beginner exercise using other, while One-Arm Overhead Kettlebell Squats is expert and uses kettlebells. Choose Backward Drag if you're looking for a more accessible option, or One-Arm Overhead Kettlebell Squats for a greater challenge.