Exercise Comparison
Backward Drag vs Skating
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Backward Drag
Only in Skating
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.
Skating
Roller skating is a fun activity which can be effective in improving cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular endurance. It requires relatively good balance and coordination. It is necessary to learn the basics of skating including turning and stopping and to wear protective gear to avoid possible injury.
You can skate at a comfortable pace for 30 minutes straight. If you want a cardio challenge, do interval skating - speed skate two minutes of every five minutes, using the remaining three minutes to recover. A 150 lb person will typically burn about 175 calories in 30 minutes skating at a comfortable pace, similar to brisk walking.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Backward Drag is a beginner exercise using other, while Skating is intermediate and uses other. Choose Backward Drag if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Skating for a greater challenge.