Exercise Comparison
Backward Drag vs Rickshaw Deadlift




Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Backward Drag
Only in Rickshaw Deadlift
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.
Rickshaw Deadlift
Load the frame with the desired weight. Center yourself between the handles. You feet should be about hip width apart. Bend at the hips to grip the handles, allowing your shoulder blades to protract.
With your feet and your grip set, take a big breath and then lower your hips and flex the knees. Look forward with your head, keep your chest up and your back arched, and begin driving through the heels to move the weight upward. As the weight comes up, pull your shoulder blades together as you drive your hips forward.
Lower the weight by bending at the hips and guiding it to the ground.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Backward Drag is a beginner exercise using other, while Rickshaw Deadlift is intermediate and uses other. Choose Backward Drag if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Rickshaw Deadlift for a greater challenge.