Exercise Comparison
Backward Drag vs Sled Push
Backward Drag
beginner·Other·compound
Sled Push
beginner·Other·compound
Side-by-Side
Backward Drag
VS
Sled Push
beginner
Level
beginner
Other
Equipment
Other
compound
Mechanic
compound
pull
Force
push
Strongman
Category
Strongman
quadriceps
Primary
quadriceps
calvesforearmsgluteshamstringslower back
Secondary
calveschestgluteshamstringstriceps
Muscle Analysis
Shared
quadricepscalvesgluteshamstrings
Only in Backward Drag
forearmslower back
Only in Sled Push
chesttriceps
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 Push
1
Load your pushing sled with the desired weight.
2
Take an athletic posture, leaning into the sled with your arms fully extended, grasping the handles. Push the sled as fast as possible, focusing on extending your hips and knees to strengthen your posterior chain.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Backward Drag is a beginner exercise using other, while Sled Push is beginner and uses other.