Exercise Comparison
Backward Drag vs Single-Leg High Box Squat
Backward Drag
beginner·Other·compound
Single-Leg High Box Squat
beginner·Other·compound
Side-by-Side
Backward Drag
VS
Single-Leg High Box Squat
beginner
Level
beginner
Other
Equipment
Other
compound
Mechanic
compound
pull
Force
push
Strongman
Category
Strength
quadriceps
Primary
quadriceps
calvesforearmsgluteshamstringslower back
Secondary
gluteshamstrings
Muscle Analysis
Shared
quadricepsgluteshamstrings
Only in Backward Drag
calvesforearmslower back
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.
Single-Leg High Box Squat
1
Position a box in a rack. Secure a band or rope in place above the box.
2
Standing in front of it, step onto the box to a full standing position, letting your other leg remain unsupported. Hold onto the band for balance
3
. Continue stepping up and down on the same leg before switching to the opposite side.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Backward Drag is a beginner exercise using other, while Single-Leg High Box Squat is beginner and uses other.