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Suspension Trainer Reverse Lunge to Knee Drive

Intermediate
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Suspension trainer lunge variation that targets the quads and glutes to build unilateral leg strength and power; commonly used for athletic conditioning and stability.

About Exercise

Equipment

Difficulty

3/5 • Intermediate

Primary Muscle Groups

Quads, Glutes

Secondary Muscles

Calves, Adductors, Abductors

Popularity Score

6

Goals

Strength
Power
Conditioning
Stability

Training Style

Functional Training

Setup Requirements

Requires Rack

No

Requires Bench

No

Requires Spotter

No

Space Needed

Small

Noise Level

Low

Muscle Breakdown

Quads

9/10

Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis

Glutes

8/10

Glute Max

Hamstrings

7/10

Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus

Abs

6/10

Rectus Abdominis

Hip Flexors

6/10

Iliopsoas

Calves

4/10

Gastrocnemius

Adductors

3/10

Abductors

3/10
Programming

Typical Rep Range

8-15 reps

Rest Between Sets

60-90 seconds

How to Perform

Stand facing the anchor point holding the handles at chest height with elbows bent, maintaining tension on the straps.

  1. Step one foot back into a reverse lunge, lowering the back knee toward the floor.
  2. Drive through the front heel to return to a standing position.
  3. Explosively lift the back knee up toward the chest at the top of the movement.
  4. Return the leg immediately to the starting position or directly into the next rep.
  5. Maintain tension on the straps throughout the exercise.

Coaching Tips

Form Cues

  • Chest up
  • Drive through heel
  • Explosive knee drive
  • Keep straps tight
  • Core braced

Breathing

Inhale as you step back into the lunge, and exhale forcefully as you drive the knee up.

Tempo

2-0-1

Range of Motion

Lower until the front thigh is parallel to the floor; drive the knee to hip height at the top.

Safety

Safety Notes

  • Ensure the anchor point is secure
  • Perform on a non-slip surface
  • Stop if you experience sharp knee pain

Spotting

Not recommended; use the suspension straps for self-support.

Common Mistakes

  • Slack in straps
  • Rounding the back
  • Knee caving inward
  • Insufficient knee drive
  • Leaning too far back

When to Avoid

  • Acute knee injuries
  • Hip instability
  • Balance disorders

Flexibility Needed

  • Adequate ankle dorsiflexion
  • Hip flexion range to 90 degrees

Build Up First

  • Master basic reverse lunge
  • Core stability competency

Also known as

TRX Reverse Lunge to Knee Drive, Suspension Lunge with Knee Raise, TRX Knee Drive Lunge, Suspension Reverse Lunge Knee Up

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