Exercise Comparison
Backward Drag vs Side to Side Box Shuffle
Backward Drag
beginner·Other·compound
Side to Side Box Shuffle
beginner·Other·compound
Side-by-Side
Backward Drag
VS
Side to Side Box Shuffle
beginner
Level
beginner
Other
Equipment
Other
compound
Mechanic
compound
pull
Force
push
Strongman
Category
Plyometrics
quadriceps
Primary
quadriceps
calvesforearmsgluteshamstringslower back
Secondary
abductorsadductorscalveshamstrings
Muscle Analysis
Shared
quadricepscalveshamstrings
Only in Backward Drag
forearmsgluteslower back
Only in Side to Side Box Shuffle
abductorsadductors
Instructions
Backward Drag
1
Load a sled with the desired weight, attaching a rope or straps to the sled that you can hold onto.
2
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.
Side to Side Box Shuffle
1
Stand to one side of the box with your left foot resting on the middle of it.
2
To begin, jump up and over to the other side of the box, landing with your right foot on top of the box and your left foot on the floor. Swing your arms to aid your movement.
3
Continue shuffling back and forth across the box.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Backward Drag is a beginner exercise using other, while Side to Side Box Shuffle is beginner and uses other.