Suspension Trainer Squat

Body region

• Legs
• Glutes

Muscles

Main

• Gluteus Maximus
• Rectus Femoris
• Vastus Lateralis
• Vastus Medialis
• Vastus Intermedius

Helps

• Adductor Magnus
• Soleus

Holds

• Latissimus Dorsi
• Erector Spinae
• Rectus Abdominis

Equipment

• Suspension Trainer

Technique

1. Hang the suspension trainer from a secure anchor and hold the handles in front of you with the arms straight and the straps taut.
2. Stand with the feet shoulder-width apart and the toes slightly out.
3. Sit down and back into a deep squat, using the straps for balance.
4. Keep the chest up and the weight on the whole foot.
5. Drive up through the feet to stand, using the arms only as needed.

Cues

• Keep a little tension on the straps.
• Push the knees out in line with the toes.
• Use the straps to go deeper with good form.

Common mistakes

• Pulling with the arms to stand up.
• The knees caving in.
• The heels lifting.
• Rounding the back.

Alternatives

• Bodyweight Squat
• Goblet Squat
• Suspension Trainer Pistol Squat