TRX Squat and Lunge

Girl performing TRX Squat

The TRX Squat and Lunge are the same versions of the standard Squat and Lunge, only with the added benefit of holding onto the TRX straps for added balance and posture. Squats and lunges are indeed basic exercises that should be incorporated into exercise routines, as they are movements that are utilized in everyday life.

Primary muscles worked

  • Quads
  • Outer Thighs

Secondary muscles worked

  • Hip flexors
  • Hamstrings
  • Calves
  • Biceps
Body Part

Body Part:

Reps

Reps:

Steps

SQUATS
Step 1: Stand upright facing the TRX anchor, keeping feet shoulder-width apart; hold the TRX handles and squat down towards the floor.

Step 2: From the squat position, proceed to come back up in a controlled manner.

Step 3: Repeat this movement several times.

LUNGES

Step 1: Stand upright facing the TRX anchor. Hold the TRX handles while keeping the front foot flat on the floor, and the back for is on the ball of the foot.

Step 2: Begin to bring the back knee down towards the floor, maintaining your core engaged, and holding onto the TRX straps.

Step 3: Focus on the stretch in the rear leg hip flexor.

Step 4: Push from both legs to get yourself back up to the starting position.

Step 5: Repeat this movement several times before switching legs.

How to progress the exercise

The back leg can be raised on a bench or ball for a more challenging progression. A hop can also be added to add a more dynamic force element to the movement. A balance disc or BOSU can be added to stand on for a balance challenge.

Additional Information

It is important to make sure that your body weight is equally distributed between both legs, and that the back hip flexor gets the stretch in order to keep its length. Along with this, avoid having the front knee too far forward over the toes.

Girl performing TRX Squat

sHARE tHIS sTORY, cHOOSE yOUR pLATFORM

RELATED EXERCISES

TRX Overhead Squat

TRX overhead squat is an excellent exercise for working out your entire body. This movement engages your body with a cohesive moment to allow a beginning to TRX squats.

LEARN MORE

TRX Weighted forward lunge

The TRX Weighted Forward Lunge is an intricate exercise focusing on taking lunges to the next level. Strengthen your muscles while improving your balance, all in one TRX practice.

LEARN MORE

TRX Step-ups

The TRZ Stepups Exercise is an exercise requiring you to step up on a stable elevated surface. This is a strong quad strengthener while lifting yourself up by your core.

LEARN MORE

signup for latest news and offers