Tip for Today: TRX Suspended Lunge

Posted April 6, 2008 at 11:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Move of the Day, Training Programs, Her Motivation, tip for today

This move combines leg strength, core strength, power, and balance in one exercise. You will need a TRX system to complete it. You should have adequate balance on one leg before trying this move.

To begin, adjust the straps so they are hanging about 12 inches from the ground. Intertwine the handles so they are in “single handle” mode. Stand about three feet in front of the TRX and place one foot in the handles, so you are standing up straight balancing on one leg with the other leg bent and suspended behind you. Slowly lower yourself into a lunge position by bending your front leg and pushing the suspended leg back, making sure your knee on the front leg doesn’t go past the tips of your toes. Do not allow your upper body to lean forward. Lower yourself down as far as you can (this will depend on your hip flexibility), then raise yourself back up by pushing up through your front heel. Repeat this move 10-15 times, then switch legs and repeat.