TRX Squats Tip

How to adjust the level of TRX Squats.

The purpose of using TRX when performing suspension assisted squats is to provide just enough support for the legs to perform an exercise, while still being as much challenged as possible.

The first challenge then is not the exercise itself but knowing how to adjust the difficulty to our exact current level. This can be solved with a simple trick:

Start by grabbing the handles with your arms fully extended and straight, do not bend the elbows. Lower down in the squat position you are training (Pistol, Shrimp etc…). Stand back up while keeping your arms perfectly straight. If you can do this, you probably don’t need the suspension handles.

If you can’t, try again but this time bend your arms very slightly when you go up and pull as little as possible. If that is still too hard, try again while bending your arms and pulling a little bit more.

Repeat until you are able to stand up and keep this “setting”.

Reassess yourself often as you will surely get stronger over the weeks and will need less and less support from the handles.

Please watch this video for further instructions on TRX squats.