Exercise
Backward Drag
Also known as: reverse sled drag, backward sled pull, sled walk backward, prowler reverse, sled drag
Backward Drag is a compound exercise for the quadriceps. Main target: vastus lateralis, vastus medialis and rectus femoris. Also works: gluteus maximus, medial gastrocnemius, forearm flexors, biceps femoris and lower back. Equipment: other.
EquipmentOther
TypeCompound (multi-joint)
MovementPull
CategoryStrongman
Muscles worked
How to do it
- 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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