Quads · TRX

TRX Reverse Lunge to Jump

Reverse lunge that explodes into a single-leg jump.

TRX Reverse Lunge to Jump exercise demonstration
QuadsSecondary: GlutesTRX

How to do it

  1. Face the anchor and hold the handles at chest height.
  2. Step one foot back into a reverse lunge, back knee toward the floor.
  3. Drive up explosively and jump off the front leg, driving the back knee up.
  4. Land soft and flow into the next rep.

The one cue that matters

Land quietly with a bent knee to absorb the jump before the next rep.

Muscles worked

This pairs a controlled reverse lunge with an explosive single-leg takeoff, the front quad absorbing the descent and then firing everything into the jump while the glutes drive the hip open at launch. The straps keep you honest through the transition, offering balance so the takeoff comes from the leg rather than a wild arm swing. It earns its place as single-leg power training, converting lunge strength into the kind of one-foot explosiveness sprinting and jumping actually run on.

FAQ

Why jump off one leg instead of two?

Because sport happens on one leg at a time. The single-leg takeoff after a reverse lunge trains each side to produce and absorb force alone, which two-footed jumps let the stronger leg cover for.

How do I keep the landings from hammering my knees?

Land soft with a bent knee and flow straight into the next lunge, as the cue says. If landings are loud or jarring, jump lower and slow the tempo until they quieten.

Is this too advanced for me?

If you cannot yet do controlled TRX reverse lunges, yes, build those first. Once the lunge is smooth, start with small hops and grow the jump height as your landings stay quiet.

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