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Top 5 Exercises With TRX to Train Your Legs at Home

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Training your legs at home can be complex, since many kilos are needed for the intensity in exercises such as the squat or deadlift to be really high.

The TRX is a tool that is becoming more and more fashionable, probably because, being very cheap, it allows us to carry out a large number of exercises, and it can precisely help us make our leg workouts sufficiently intense.

With just one TRX you can perform these five exercises that we propose below and this way your legs will surely stop missing the gym.

Top 5 Exercises With TRX to Train Your Legs at Home.

1. Glute Bridge.

The gluteal bridge is one of the most effective exercises precisely to work this muscle, plus it is very simple to carry out.

We will only have to lie on our back, we will fix our feet firmly on the handles of the TRX and from there we will push up with our glutes , trying to raise our hips towards the ceiling.

It will be very important that we try to squeeze with the gluteus and not with the lumbar or hamstrings. It may be a little difficult at first, but over time you will get better.

2. Jump Squat.

If the squat itself is a fairly effective exercise when it comes to general leg hypertrophy, and especially when it comes to quadriceps hypertrophy, adding a jump can be a good way to increase the intensity of this exercise. Exercise so that we can also improve our ability to generate power.

To do it correctly you will only have to add a small jump at the end of the concentric phase of the squat. Try to land well and cushion the impact as best as possible, and of course if you experience any problems when jumping, give up immediately.

3. Front Squat.

The front squat is a very unconventional exercise when it comes to TRX training, but it can also be very effective in giving a very powerful stimulus to your quads since in this case the load is shifted to the knee.

Try to perform a fast and explosive concentric phase, and maintain control of the eccentric phase so that you slowly bend your knee and this is not due solely to the effect of gravity.

4. Sprinter Starts.

Sprinter starts are also very unconventional, but they can help you improve your power, especially at the beginning of sprints , and they can also be a very good unilateral exercise.

The exercise is similar to a stride , with the difference that at the top of the concentric phase we will seek to bring the knee to the chest and the leg will not be supported in this case, but will remain suspended until we return to the initial phase of the exercise.

5. Heel Raises.

If you want to work your calves using only a TRX you should try calf raises, since this is one of the few exercises you can do to work them specifically.

As you can see in the video available below, it is highly recommended that you use some surface to increase the range of motion so that the ankle can fully flex and extend.

If you consider that the intensity of the exercise is too low, it may be advisable to carry it out unilaterally.

Bottom Line.

Incorporating TRX exercises into your at-home leg workout routine can help you build strength, improve balance, and increase flexibility. The top 5 TRX exercises for training your legs at home provide a challenging and effective way to target various muscle groups in your lower body. By consistently incorporating these exercises into your workout routine, you can see significant improvements in your leg strength and overall fitness level. Remember to always prioritize proper form and technique to maximize the benefits of these exercises.

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