Exercise Comparison
Backward Drag vs Plie Dumbbell Squat
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Backward Drag
Only in Plie Dumbbell Squat
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.
Plie Dumbbell Squat
Hold a dumbbell at the base with both hands and stand straight up. Move your legs so that they are wider than shoulder width apart from each other with your knees slightly bent.
Your toes should be facing out. Note: Your arms should be stationary while performing the exercise. This is the starting position.
Slowly bend the knees and lower your legs until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Make sure to inhale as this is the eccentric part of the exercise.
Press mainly with the heel of the foot to bring the body back to the starting position while exhaling.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Backward Drag is a beginner exercise using other, while Plie Dumbbell Squat is beginner and uses dumbbell. Choose Backward Drag if you have access to other, or Plie Dumbbell Squat if you prefer dumbbell.