Exercise Comparison
Backward Drag vs Tire Flip
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Tire Flip
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.
Tire Flip
Begin by gripping the bottom of the tire on the tread, and position your feet back a bit. Your chest should be driving into the tire.
To lift the tire, extend through the hips, knees, and ankles, driving into the tire and up.
As the tire reaches a 45 degree angle, step forward and drive a knee into the tire. As you do so adjust your grip to the upper portion of the tire and push it forward as hard as possible to complete the turn. Repeat as necessary.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Backward Drag is a beginner exercise using other, while Tire Flip is intermediate and uses other. Choose Backward Drag if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Tire Flip for a greater challenge.