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Backward Drag

Backward Drag is a beginner strongman exercise. It works the quadriceps, with help from the calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings and lower back.

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Main muscles
quadriceps
Also works
calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lower back

How to do it

  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.

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General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).

Backward Drag: muscles worked and how to do it | Hominin