Backward Drag

Backward Drag — Start position — Start position

Backward Drag — End position — End position

Region: Knee & Thigh
Equipment: Other
Category: Strongman
Level: Beginner
Mechanic: compound
Force: pull

Muscles worked

quadriceps
calves
forearms
glutes
hamstrings
lower back

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

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.

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