TRX Suspension Trainer

The TRX is one of my favorite pieces of equipment because as simple as it looks, it’s extremely challenging and requires your core strength. I try to stress functional over traditional training with all my clients. Functional refers to being able to do things for a purpose, such as everyday activities. For example, a TRX chest press is functional because you’re using your core to keep your body stable and your posture upright, while pressing your body weight. Whereas with a traditional bench press, you’re lying flat (very little posture or core strength involved) and pressing a weight.If you’re pressing or pulling anything in an everyday situation, is your body supported? In most cases it’s not, therefore you must call on your core to stabilize your body. So why would you not train this way? Unfortunately most people don’t and end up injuring themselves with some everyday chore.

To make each TRX movement more difficult, rather than having to add more weight, you can change on the fly by adjusting your positioning or the plane you are working in.
Sometimes I will show up to my on-site sessions with just the TRX. At first glance my clients always think they’re getting a freebee or a bullshit workout. No longer then a few reps in, they’ll be bright red and getting worked!

The following are a few of my favorite TRX movements;
• Single Leg Squat
• Inverted Row
• Single Leg Bird Dip
• Reverse Crunch
• Leg Curl

All you need is a stable pole, tree or door and you can set-up your TRX. Make sure to check the stability of whatever you attach it to before attempting any movement. The TRX is a great alternative for people who travel a lot and/or workout at home. I offer the entire TRX system, along with a webcam and two live (computer to computer) training sessions in my Silver and Gold online training packages.