Exercise Comparison
Backward Drag vs Rear Leg Raises
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.
Rear Leg Raises
Place yourself on your hands knees on an exercise mat. Your head should be looking forward and the bend of the knees should create a 90-degree angle between the hamstrings and the calves. This will be your starting position.
Extend one leg up and behind you. The knee and hip should both extend. Repeat for 5-10 repetitions, and then switch sides.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Backward Drag is a beginner exercise using other, while Rear Leg Raises is beginner and uses bodyweight. Choose Backward Drag if you have access to other, or Rear Leg Raises if you prefer bodyweight.