Exercise Comparison
Backward Drag vs One Half Locust
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Backward Drag
Only in One Half Locust
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 Half Locust
Lie facedown on the floor.
Put your left hand under your left hipbone to pad your hip and pubic bone.
Bend your right knee so you can hold the foot in your right hand.
Lift the foot in the air and simultaneously lift your shoulders off the floor. This also stretches the right hip flexor and the chest and shoulders. Switch sides. If it doesn't bother your back, you can try it with both arms and legs at the same time.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Backward Drag is a beginner exercise using other, while One Half Locust is beginner and uses none. Choose Backward Drag if you have access to other, or One Half Locust if you prefer none.