TRX Lateral Lunge
Strengthen your legs & core with TRX Lateral Lunges! Improve balance & stability using suspension training.
The TRX Lateral Lunge is a compound exercise that mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the core. You'll need: suspension trainer.
Required Equipment
TRX Lateral Lunge Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Obliques; Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
TRX Lateral Lunge Variations and Alternatives
How to do the TRX Lateral Lunge
Begin by standing upright with your feet together, facing the anchor point of the suspension straps. Hold onto the handles with each hand at chest height, ensuring the straps are taut.
Brace your core, keep your chest up and back straight.
Step out to one side with your leading leg, keeping the other leg straight.
As you step out, bend the knee of your leading leg and lower your body into a lunge. Ensure your knee does not extend past your toes, and keep your trailing leg straight.
Push through the heel of the bent leg to return to the starting position.
Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions before switching to the other side.
Remember to focus on maintaining your balance and stability throughout the movement, as the suspension straps add an element of instability that can challenge your core and stabilizer muscles. Adjust the difficulty by changing the length of the straps or your position relative to the anchor point.
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TRX Lateral Lunge FAQs
What muscles does the TRX Lateral Lunge work?
The TRX Lateral Lunge mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the core. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the TRX Lateral Lunge?
Suspension trainer.
Is the TRX Lateral Lunge a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the TRX Lateral Lunge go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some TRX Lateral Lunge variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Ring Side-Squat, TRX Side-Squat, TRX Lunge Abduction and TRX Curtsy Lunge.
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