TRX ™ Squat
Strengthen legs & core using TRX! Squat with support, improve form, build balance. Great for all fitness levels!
The TRX ™ Squat is a compound exercise that mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and core. You'll need: suspension trainer.
Required Equipment

TRX ™ Squat Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Hamstrings; Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
TRX ™ Squat Variations and Alternatives
How to do the TRX ™ Squat
Initial Setup: Begin by adjusting the suspension trainer straps to the appropriate height so that the handles are around waist level when standing.
Position Starting Point: Stand facing away from the anchor point and grasp the suspension trainer handles with each hand.
Adjust Foot Position & Initial Lean: Walk your feet forward as you lean back slightly, keeping tension on the suspension straps. Your body should be angled relative to the floor.
Foot Placement for Squat: Position your feet shoulder-width apart, with your toes pointed slightly outward.
Start the Squat: Brace your core and keep your chest up as you lower your body into a squat position by bending at the knees and hips. Ensure your knees track over your toes and do not collapse inward.
Depth of Squat: Squat down until your thighs are approximately parallel to the floor (or as low as comfortably possible), keeping your weight on your heels and maintaining tension in the suspension straps.
Returning to Start: Press through your heels to straighten your legs and return to the starting position.
Repetition: Repeat the movement for a desired number of repetitions and sets, maintaining control and proper form throughout the exercise.
Important Considerations: Remember to warm up before beginning your exercise routine and cool down afterward. If you're new to suspension trainer exercises, start with a lighter intensity and increase as you become more comfortable with the movements.
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TRX ™ Squat FAQs
What muscles does the TRX ™ Squat work?
The TRX ™ Squat mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and core. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the TRX ™ Squat?
Suspension trainer.
Is the TRX ™ Squat 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 ™ Squat go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some TRX ™ Squat variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Bodyweight Slackline Squat, Alternating TRX Hamstring Pull-In, TRX Side-Squat and TRX Lunge Abduction.
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