The TRX: Overview & Tutorial
Rules of the TRX:
Always have tension in the straps -- Never Have Slack!
Maintain a smooth & moderate speed [not too fast or slow] to maintain tension in the straps & appropriate load on the muscles; exception = lunges & squats should be slow tempo
Keep right and left sides even -- Never Saw Straps!
Head angle should be neutral to gravity; Look at eye level to achieve this [cue: "eyes in the distance"]
Shoulders should always be actively pulled down from ears; Pulling exercises: down & back ["cow"]; Pushing: down & forward ["cat"]
Elbows can go anywhere as long as the shoulders stay down; however it is easiest to squeeze shoulder blades together [pulling] with elbows wide and palms facing up, therefore beginners should do this
Maintain a plank in your body [reverse plank for Lunges & Pulling exercises such as Rows; cow posture for squats; full cat posture for all pushing exercises & regular planks]
Shen straightening arms in a TRX Row, make sure you decelerate to the straight arm position to avoid the straps pulling your shoulders forward [keep shoulders pulled back]
Set up for pulling exercises with arms fully bent to avoid shoulders getting pulled forward by straps [lunges & squats] & avoid slack at the top [rows]
