Backward Drag

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Backward Drag — start position
Backward Drag — end position

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.

Muscles worked

Primary:Quadriceps
Secondary:CalvesForearmsGlutesHamstringsLower back

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