How to Do Suspension Trainer With Grips Side Squat

Suspension Trainer With Grips Side Squat is a quads exercise using suspension trainer, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Quads

Equipment

Suspension trainer

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Suspension Trainer With Grips Side Squat

  1. 01Stand facing the suspension trainer anchor and hold the handles with a neutral grip.
  2. 02Step one foot out wide to the side while keeping both feet pointing forward.
  3. 03Shift the weight into the right hip and bend the right knee while keeping the left leg straight.
  4. 04Use the handles for balance as the hips sink back and down until the thigh is parallel to the ground.
  5. 05Drive through the right mid-foot to return to the center standing position.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Suspension Trainer With Grips Side Squat

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Quads Extends the knee, driving squats, lunges and jumps.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the non-working leg completely straight to ensure the force is generated by the squatting leg.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Suspension Trainer With Grips Side Squat questions

What muscles does Suspension Trainer With Grips Side Squat work?

Suspension Trainer With Grips Side Squat is catalogued as a quads exercise in A90 Training Club, with the quads as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Suspension Trainer With Grips Side Squat correctly?

Stand facing the suspension trainer anchor and hold the handles with a neutral grip. Step one foot out wide to the side while keeping both feet pointing forward. Shift the weight into the right hip and bend the right knee while keeping the left leg straight. Use the handles for balance as the hips sink back and down until the thigh is parallel to the ground. Drive through the right mid-foot to return to the center standing position.

What is the A90 coach tip for Suspension Trainer With Grips Side Squat?

Keep the non-working leg completely straight to ensure the force is generated by the squatting leg.

Is Suspension Trainer With Grips Side Squat suitable for beginners?

Suspension Trainer With Grips Side Squat is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Suspension Trainer With Grips Side Squat?

Suspension Trainer With Grips Side Squat uses suspension trainer.

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