TRX Reverse Lunge
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Exercise Information
- Alternative Names: Reverse lunge with TRX suspension straps
- Type: Strength
- Experience Level: Beginner
- Equipment: Suspension straps with handles
- Muscles Targeted: Quads, hip flexors, glutes
- Mechanics: Compound
- Average Number of Sets: 2-3 with 8-12 reps each
- Variations:
- Alternative: Pistol squats, goblet squats, lunge twists
The TRX reverse lunge is an effective reverse lunge variation that helps in improving your lower body strength, endurance, and balance. Although suspension training is a little more challenging, beginners can incorporate it into their leg workout routine.
TRX Reverse Lunge Exercise Information
- Alternative Names: Reverse lunge with TRX suspension straps
- Type: Strength
- Experience Level: Beginner
- Equipment: Suspension straps with handles
- Muscles Targeted: Quads, hip flexors, glutes
- Mechanics: Compound
- Average Number of Sets: 2-3 with 8-12 reps each
- Variations:
- Alternative: Pistol squats, goblet squats, lunge twists
How to do TRX Reverse Lunge
TRX Reverse Lunge
Stand upright with a slightly wider than a shoulder-width stance, while grabbing the TRX handles and making sure that these are at your waist level. Holding the TRX suspension straps, perform the reverse lunge movement with one leg and then repeat with the other.
Reverse Lunge with TRX Straps Tips
- Do not use the TRX suspension straps to pull up and go back to the initial position. It should be used as a balancing tool to help you perform the lunge through the full range of motion.
- Do not bend at your waist throughout the exercise.
Alternative Exercises
- Pistol Squats
- Goblet Squats
- Lunge Twists