Exercise Comparison
Backward Drag vs Single Leg Push-off
Backward Drag
beginner·Other·compound
Single Leg Push-off
beginner·Other·compound
Side-by-Side
Backward Drag
VS
Single Leg Push-off
beginner
Level
beginner
Other
Equipment
Other
compound
Mechanic
compound
pull
Force
push
Strongman
Category
Plyometrics
quadriceps
Primary
quadriceps
calvesforearmsgluteshamstringslower back
Secondary
calveshamstrings
Muscle Analysis
Shared
quadricepscalveshamstrings
Only in Backward Drag
forearmsgluteslower 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 Push-off
1
Stand on the ground with one foot resting on the box, heel close to the edge.
2
Push off with your foot on top of the box, trying to gain as much height as possible by extending through the hip and knee.
3
Land with the same foot on top of the box, returning your other foot back to the start position.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Backward Drag is a beginner exercise using other, while Single Leg Push-off is beginner and uses other.