Exercise Comparison
Backward Drag vs Split Squat with Dumbbells
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Backward Drag
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.
Split Squat with Dumbbells
Position yourself into a staggered stance with the rear foot elevated and front foot forward.
Hold a dumbbell in each hand, letting them hang at the sides. This will be your starting position.
Begin by descending, flexing your knee and hip to lower your body down. Maintain good posture througout the movement. Keep the front knee in line with the foot as you perform the exercise.
At the bottom of the movement, drive through the heel to extend the knee and hip to return to the starting position.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Backward Drag is a beginner exercise using other, while Split Squat with Dumbbells is beginner and uses dumbbell. Choose Backward Drag if you have access to other, or Split Squat with Dumbbells if you prefer dumbbell.