What are some tips and tricks to make suspension training for quads more fun and engaging?

1 Vary your angles

One of the benefits of suspension training is that you can adjust the difficulty of your exercises by changing the angle of your body relative to the anchor point. For example, you can make squats harder by leaning back more and putting more weight on your heels, or easier by standing more upright and using your arms for support. You can also vary the angle of your feet, knees, and hips to target different parts of your quads. Try to mix up your angles every few sets to challenge your muscles and avoid plateaus.

2 Add some pulses

Another way to make your suspension training for quads more intense and fun is to add some pulses at the end of your range of motion. For example, after you lower yourself into a lunge, instead of coming back up right away, do a few small bounces at the bottom before rising up. This will create more tension and burn in your quads and make your exercise more dynamic. You can also add some pulses at the top of your movement, such as squeezing your quads at the top of a squat or extending your leg fully at the top of a leg curl.

3 Incorporate some plyometrics

If you want to add some power and explosiveness to your suspension training for quads, you can incorporate some plyometric exercises into your routine. Plyometrics are exercises that involve jumping, hopping, or skipping, and they can help you improve your speed, agility, and coordination. For example, you can do jump squats, jump lunges, or skater hops with your suspension trainer, either as a separate set or as a superset with a non-plyometric exercise. Just make sure you land softly and control your movement to avoid injury.

5 Have some fun with circuits

Finally, if you want to make your suspension training for quads more fun and engaging, you can have some fun with circuits. Circuits are sequences of exercises that you perform back to back with little or no rest in between, and they can help you boost your heart rate, burn more calories, and improve your endurance. You can create your own circuits with your favorite suspension training exercises for quads, or follow some online videos or apps that offer pre-made circuits. You can also vary the number of reps, sets, and rest periods to suit your goals and fitness level.

6 Here’s what else to consider

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