How to Do the Backward Drag

Beginner · Other · Targets Quadriceps, Calves, Forearms, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back

How to perform 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.

Muscles worked

The Backward Drag primarily targets your Quadriceps, with support from your Calves, Forearms, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back. You'll need other.

Make it count toward your goal

Random sets rarely move the needle. In NYUS, the Backward Drag slots into a plan built for your goal — sets and reps set in the plan, logged in two taps, and folded into a weekly check-in that adjusts your calories, macros and step goal.

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