Quad exercises

Backward Sled Drag

Also known as: Traîneau tiré en marche arrière · Σύρσιμο έλκηθρου προς τα πίσω · Backward Drag · reverse sled drag

Primary
Quads
Equipment
Other equipment
Level
Beginner
Type
Compound
Force
Pull
Suggested rest
2.5 min

How to do the Backward Sled 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

Primary

Quads

Secondary

Calves, Forearms, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower back

The front of your thighs straightens the knee. Squats, leg presses and lunges with deep knee bend build them; leg extensions isolate them.

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