Backward Drag

Strongman · Beginner · Quads

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Primary muscles
Quads
Secondary
Calves, Forearms, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back
Equipment
Other
Force
Pull
Mechanic
Compound
Level
Beginner

Muscles worked

Quads

Also works: Calves, Forearms, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back

How to do it — Backward Drag

  1. 1Load a sled with the desired weight, attaching a rope or straps to the sled that you can hold onto.
  2. 2Begin 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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