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Suspension Trainer Overhead Squat
A suspension trainer variation of the overhead squat targeting the quads, glutes, and core to build lower body strength and shoulder stability.
About Exercise
Equipment
Difficulty
3/5 • Intermediate
Primary Muscle Groups
Quads
Secondary Muscles
Hamstrings, Shoulders, Lower Back
Popularity Score
7
Goals
Training Style
Setup Requirements
Requires Rack
No
Requires Bench
No
Requires Spotter
No
Space Needed
Small
Noise Level
Low
Muscle Breakdown
View Muscle MapQuads
9/10Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis
Glutes
7/10Glute Max
Abs
6/10Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis
Shoulders
5/10Anterior Delts
Hamstrings
4/10Lower Back
3/10Erector Spinae
Programming
Typical Rep Range
8-15 reps
Rest Between Sets
60-90 seconds
How to Perform
Adjust the suspension straps to full length. Stand facing the anchor point with feet shoulder-width apart, holding the handles with arms extended overhead in a 'Y' position, maintaining tension on the straps.
- Brace your core and keep arms extended overhead.
- Initiate the movement by pushing hips back and bending knees.
- Lower your hips until thighs are parallel to the floor or deeper.
- Keep your chest up and maintain tension on the straps throughout.
- Drive through your feet to extend hips and knees to return to the start.
Coaching Tips
Form Cues
- Keep arms straight
- Chest up
- Knees track over toes
- Maintain strap tension
- Ribs down
Breathing
Inhale as you lower into the squat, exhale as you drive back up.
Tempo
3-0-1
Range of Motion
Lower until thighs are at least parallel to the ground, keeping arms fully extended overhead.
Safety
Safety Notes
- Ensure anchor point is secure
- Stop if you feel sharp shoulder pain
- Maintain a neutral spine
Spotting
Self-spotted exercise; no external spotter required.
Common Mistakes
- Bending elbows
- Leaning too far forward
- Rounding the lower back
- Slack in the straps
When to Avoid
- Shoulder impingement
- Acute lower back pain
- Poor shoulder mobility
Flexibility Needed
- Shoulder flexion to 180 degrees
- Ankle dorsiflexion for squat depth
Build Up First
- Basic squat technique
- Core bracing proficiency
Also known as
TRX Overhead Squat, Overhead Suspension Squat, Straps Overhead Squat, Assisted Overhead Squat
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