Suspension Trainer Lunge

Body region

• Legs
• Glutes

Muscles

Main

• Gluteus Maximus
• Vastus Lateralis
• Vastus Medialis
• Vastus Intermedius

Helps

• Rectus Femoris
• Adductor Magnus
• Biceps Femoris
• Soleus

Holds

• Erector Spinae
• Rectus Abdominis
• Gluteus Medius

Equipment

• Suspension Trainer

Technique

1. Hold the handles with arms in front and the straps taut, feet hip-width.
2. Step forward and lower the back knee toward the floor.
3. Push back to standing; alternate legs.

Cues

• Keep tension in the straps.
• Use the arms for balance, not the lift.

Common mistakes

• Pulling up with the arms.
• Front knee caving in.

Alternatives

• Forward Lunge
• Suspension Trainer Reverse Lunge