Legs·Other·Compound
Backward Drag
Quads · Other
Beginner
Body Part
Legs
Equipment
Other
Level
Beginner
Type
Compound
Force
Pull
The Backward Drag is a beginner other exercise that primarily targets the Quads.
Muscles Worked
Quads primaryCalves secondaryForearms secondaryGlutes secondaryHamstrings secondaryLower Back secondary
In Position
How to Do the Backward Drag
- 1Load a sled with the desired weight, attaching a rope or straps to the sled that you can hold onto.
- 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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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB. Library last reviewed June 22, 2026 · How these guides are written