Hominin · exercise
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
- 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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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).