TRX Push-ups
Target Body Part: Upper Body
- Primary Muscles: Pectoralis Major
- Secondary Muscles: Abdominals (Transverse Abdominis, Rectus Abdominis), Back (Latissimus dorsi), Deltoids (Anterior/Posterior), Triceps, Serratus Anterior
Equipment Needed: TRX
Performance Points:
- Begin by grabbing onto TRX handles, slowly walking your feet out behind you, until you reach a challenging yet manageable angle.
- Arms are extended in front of you, core engaged. You want to be sure the straps are not resting on your arms – rather the hands are far enough away from your body.
- In one motion, bend at the elbows, moving your chest down towards your hands in a slow controlled motion – ideally you want your elbows to be at a 90 degree angle.
- Once you’ve reached the lowest point in your push-up, maintaining an engaged core, push yourself back to the extended arm starting position.
IMPORTANT: Keeping the core engaged throughout the workout, maintaining tight plank positioning throughout exercise.
Reps/Sets:
- Include this exercise as part of a upper body/core workout.
- Complete 8-12 repetitions at an increased incline (Strength) / 20+ repetitions (endurance) with a more upright incline. Can also do exercise for time (ie. 20 sec work, 10 sec rest).
Modifications:
- Beginner: Decrease the incline by starting your pivot point (feet) closer to your centre of gravity.
- Advanced: Increase the incline by starting your pivot point (feet) further from your centre of gravity – you can also try it using one foot as your pivot point.
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