Suspender Side Cross Lunge

Description

The suspender side cross lunge uses TRX support during a lateral lunge where the working leg steps out and across the body. The cross-step works the adductors and glute medius while the strap helps balance through the side range.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Suspender Side Cross Lunge Instructions

  1. Stand facing a suspension trainer with handles at chest height.
  2. Hold the handles for light support.
  3. Set your feet together and brace your core.
  4. Step one foot out to the side and across the body.
  5. Lower into a side cross lunge with the working knee bent.
  6. Keep the trail leg straight with toes pointing forward.
  7. Drive through the working leg heel to push back to standing.
  8. Alternate legs each rep.

Suspender Side Cross Lunge Form & Visual

Suspender Side Cross Lunge

Suspender Side Cross Lunge Benefits

  • Trains adductors and glutes
  • Hits the glute medius
  • TRX support helps balance
  • Builds lateral strength
  • Useful for athletes
  • Strong unilateral leg move

Suspender Side Cross Lunge Muscles Worked

  • Gluteus maximus
  • Adductors
  • Quadriceps
  • Gluteus medius

Suspender Side Cross Lunge Variations & Alternatives

  • Lateral Lunge
  • Cossack Squat
  • Curtsy Lunge
  • Side Step Up