Exercise Comparison
Backward Drag vs Sled Drag - Harness
Backward Drag
beginner·Other·compound
Sled Drag - Harness
beginner·Other·compound
Side-by-Side
Backward Drag
VS
Sled Drag - Harness
beginner
Level
beginner
Other
Equipment
Other
compound
Mechanic
compound
pull
Force
push
Strongman
Category
Strongman
quadriceps
Primary
quadriceps
calvesforearmsgluteshamstringslower back
Secondary
calvesgluteshamstrings
Muscle Analysis
Shared
quadricepscalvesgluteshamstrings
Only in Backward Drag
forearmslower 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.
Sled Drag - Harness
1
To begin, load the sled with the desired weight and attach the pulling strap. You can pull with handles, use a harness, or attach the pulling strap to a weight belt.
2
Whether pulling forwards or backwards, lean in the direction of travel and progress by extending through the hips and knees.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Backward Drag is a beginner exercise using other, while Sled Drag - Harness is beginner and uses other.