Exercise guide

Backward Drag

CategoryStrongman EquipmentOther ForcePull MechanicCompound LevelBeginner

How to do the Backward Drag: step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Quadriceps), and equipment. Log it in Vantora.

How to perform the Backward Drag exercise

How to do the 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.

Muscles worked

quadriceps calves forearms glutes hamstrings lower back

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