Exercise Comparison
Backward Drag vs Standing Elevated Quad Stretch
Backward Drag
beginner·Other·compound
Standing Elevated Quad Stretch
beginner·Other
Side-by-Side
Backward Drag
VS
Standing Elevated Quad Stretch
beginner
Level
beginner
Other
Equipment
Other
compound
Mechanic
N/A
pull
Force
static
Strongman
Category
Stretching
quadriceps
Primary
quadriceps
calvesforearmsgluteshamstringslower back
Secondary
None
Muscle Analysis
Shared
quadriceps
Only in Backward Drag
calvesforearmsgluteshamstringslower 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.
Standing Elevated Quad Stretch
1
Start by standing with your back about two to three feet away from a bench or step.
2
Lift one leg behind you and rest your foot on the step,either on your instep or the ball of your foot, whichever you find most comfortable.
3
Keep your supporting knee slightly bent and avoid letting that knee extend out beyond your toes. Switch sides.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Backward Drag is a beginner exercise using other, while Standing Elevated Quad Stretch is beginner and uses other.