Zirv Fitness
Strength exercise

TRX Squat

How to do it

  1. Face the suspension trainer anchor point, hold a handle in each hand, and set the straps to roughly waist length with light tension.
  2. Stand with feet shoulder width apart and lean back slightly into the straps to counterbalance the squat.
  3. Sit the hips back and down while keeping the arms extended and the tension in the straps steady throughout.
  4. Descend until the thighs reach parallel, feeling the quadriceps, glutes, and core control the movement.
  5. Drive through the whole foot to stand, using the straps only for balance rather than to pull the body upright.
  6. Exhale near the top and keep the core braced so the torso does not pitch forward or back.

Muscles worked

QuadricepsMuscles located at the front of the thigh, responsible for extending the knee. All Quadriceps exercises
Gluteus MaximusLargest gluteal muscle responsible for hip extension and external rotation. All Gluteus Maximus exercises
CoreThe group of trunk muscles across the abdomen, sides, and lower back that stabilize the spine and pelvis and transfer force between the upper and lower body. All Core exercises

Related Quads exercises

Atlas Stone LiftAtlas Stone LoadAxle Clean and PressBand Front SquatBarbell CleanBarbell Clean and Jerk
Type
Strength
Equipment
TRX / Suspension Trainer
Primary muscles
Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus, Core
Measured in
Reps and weight