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Suspender Single Leg Squat
Muscles involved
The suspender single leg squat uses TRX straps for support. It helps you progress toward a full pistol squat.
How to do it
- Grip the stirrup of a suspended rope with one foot and stand on the other leg.
- Bend the knee of the supporting leg and descend until your thigh is parallel to the floor.
- Maintain balance with the opposite leg extended or slightly bent.
- Extend the supporting leg to return to the starting position and repeat.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Use the rope mainly to maintain balance, not to assist you in the upward impulse. - Keep the knee of the supporting leg aligned with your toes when descending. - If necessary, lightly touch the floor with the heel of the suspended leg to regain balance.
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PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Suspender Single Leg Squat: which muscles does it work?
Suspender Single Leg Squat mainly works: Glutes, Quadriceps, Adductor. It also involves: Gluteus maximus, Adductor magnus.
What is Suspender Single Leg Squat good for?
The suspender single leg squat uses TRX straps for support. It helps you progress toward a full pistol squat.
How do you do Suspender Single Leg Squat with proper form?
- Use the rope mainly to maintain balance, not to assist you in the upward impulse. - Keep the knee of the supporting leg aligned with your toes when descending. - If necessary, lightly touch the floor with the heel of the suspended leg to regain balance.
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