Suspension Lunge
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Suspension Lunge focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Suspension Lunge with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand facing away from the suspension trainer anchor point, holding the handles in front of your chest or letting them hang.
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Place one foot into both foot cradles of the suspension trainer, ensuring the top of your foot is secure.
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Step forward with your standing leg, creating tension in the suspension strap, and find your balance.
- 4
Keeping your torso upright, bend your front knee and lower your body until your front thigh is parallel to the floor.
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Allow your back knee to drop towards the ground, hovering just above it, while maintaining a stable core.
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Push through the heel of your front foot to extend your leg and return to the starting standing position.
Secondary Muscles
While Suspension Lunge primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Suspension Lunge, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Suspension Lunge, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
