Steps
Step 1: Stand upright facing the TRX anchor, keeping feet shoulder width apart, and holding onto the TRX handles with your arms extended.
Step 2: Bring your feet in closer to the anchor point, so you are now leaning back at around 30-45 degrees.
Step 3: From this leaned back, straight-bodied position, engage your shoulders and proceed to pull the TRX handles up over your head, forming a Y with your body. Lead the movement with your hips and keep your arms straight.
Step 4: Lower yourself back down to the starting position.
Step 5: Repeat the movement several times.
How to progress the exercise
Both the squats and the lunges can be progressed by using a weighted vest for more resistance. The squats can be performed on one foot for more of a challenge, while both movements can incorporate a hop for more of a dynamic challenge. Additionally, adding a more challenging balance component using a BOSU or balance disc greatly ups the intensity.
Additional Information
Proper alignment of knees, hips, and toes are important for knee and hip safety while performing these exercises.
Suspension training in Australia
Suspension Exercise is the Australian home of TRX suspension trainers, wall mounts, resistance bands and structured training programs, shipped Australia-wide from our store in Hunters Hill, Sydney. Every price is shown in Australian dollars and you can also visit the TRX store in Hunters Hill. Browse the TRX range for Australia or plan your next session with the free TRX calculators.
