At the end of week 1, I have to admit I really like training on the TRX. Its more challenging than I thought it would be and it feels like I am getting a good workout. I have committed to doing the full 12 week workout program that came with it (mostly to insure that I get through the winter "on a program" instead of random shit) and we'll see.
Its definitely a tool that will go in the travel pack and the kettlebell will stay at home.
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Re: TRX Suspension trainer
The little bit I've done with mine is good as well. I'm hoping to use this with a slightly older crowd. It should greatly increase their mobility and range of motion. Plus it might get a few to build some muscle since it doesn't look like weight training per se. Good product.
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All this talk of the TRX has me wanting one to play around with. I like working with my rings for dips and working on various low level gymnastics stuff like L sits, MU's, etc. This seems similar but geared more toward "fitness" than a gymnastics tool adapted for home use.
My thinking right now is to do a few months of 50/20 to build some strength and muscle through the winter, then go to a higher rep/more conditioning deal during the summer. I wouldn't mind giving the TRX 12 week program a go for that.
For dips, I have my rings hanging from a generic power tower type of pull-up bar. Could you hang the TRX from that and make it work? The bar on it is about 7' high I guess.
My thinking right now is to do a few months of 50/20 to build some strength and muscle through the winter, then go to a higher rep/more conditioning deal during the summer. I wouldn't mind giving the TRX 12 week program a go for that.
For dips, I have my rings hanging from a generic power tower type of pull-up bar. Could you hang the TRX from that and make it work? The bar on it is about 7' high I guess.
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That should work. I am using an I beam in the basement. If you decide to try it PM me and I will get you the force workout.
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Re: TRX Suspension trainer
Old man seeking alternatives. At least I never hooked up chains or jump bands to a sandbag like dipshits video. At what point do you just walk over, stare blankly and say "ghey"? Ever show him what a barbell was? He might like that. Oldschool.
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It is an interesting phenomenon up there.tough old man wrote:Old man seeking alternatives. At least I never hooked up chains or jump bands to a sandbag like dipshits video. At what point do you just walk over, stare blankly and say "ghey"? Ever show him what a barbell was? He might like that. Oldschool.
The first couple times it occurred I looked over and was like WTF. Now it is just commonplace. He's always into some crazy shit (nutrition and massage and shit too).
And to make it more interesting when I first met him he was still a strongman competitor and did legit strength work. Of course he was going at strongman naturally which will be a failed proposition for anyone who attempts it IMO.
Between him and I we have nearly everything you could want for strength training up at the gym (Sorinex yoke, axle, Slater log, Inch DB, misc. bars...hell, I have a 70lb sledgehammer). What can I say? He is strange.
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Re: TRX Suspension trainer
I'm liking the suspension training. It's a nice addition or changeup. Great for traveling too.
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Re: TRX Suspension trainer
Thanks T.O.M. I'm definately going to get a TRX to try out for myself. It looks like a great way to train the small groups I train as well, so I'm wanting to give it a thorough trial this summer. I'd love to go through the force workout to have a real program to follow.tough old man wrote:That should work. I am using an I beam in the basement. If you decide to try it PM me and I will get you the force workout.
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NSFW SPACERT200 wrote:Fuck suspension training.
Fuck suspension training:
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GoDogGo! wrote:NSFW SPACERT200 wrote:Fuck suspension training.
Fuck suspension training:
I hope the GDG 10th configuration training device looks like this.
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Re: TRX Suspension trainer
There's a seat that goes between the straps, but it costs extra.
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Re: TRX Suspension trainer
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At least it was man/woman hetero porn... more than I expected.
Anyway. Added the weightvest for week 2 of the Force program.
On Sale! $70!
At least it was man/woman hetero porn... more than I expected.
Anyway. Added the weightvest for week 2 of the Force program.
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Re: TRX Suspension trainer
Looks like an interesting piece of equipment in that one can vary the load to increase/ decrease the level of difficulty.
What is the 12 week program like? Can you give a few samples or is it in your training log?
What is the 12 week program like? Can you give a few samples or is it in your training log?
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Re: TRX Suspension trainer
Done. Or PM me an email and I will scan the whole Force workout for you.
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Re: TRX Suspension trainer
I have it scanned already, will send your way.tough old man wrote:Done. Or PM me an email and I will scan the whole Force workout for you.
Too big for conventional e-mail, you have to use something like yousendit.com EDIT: actually it's only 18.5MB. So should work.
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Or, post as a nugget ?SAR wrote:Would you be up for sending that workout to me as well?
If so, TIA !
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Cayenne wrote:Or, post as a nugget ?SAR wrote:Would you be up for sending that workout to me as well?
If so, TIA !
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Re: TRX Suspension trainer
Update:
6 weeks through the Force workout and I still like using the TRX. The workout is actually getting progressively more difficult every 2 weeks and its to a point of being challenging both strength and cardio wise. A little more size on the arms from the extra work and the pump from the workout is huge.
6 weeks through the Force workout and I still like using the TRX. The workout is actually getting progressively more difficult every 2 weeks and its to a point of being challenging both strength and cardio wise. A little more size on the arms from the extra work and the pump from the workout is huge.
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Re: TRX Suspension trainer
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Alright , its warm enough to move the gym outside so last night I skipped the start of week 9 and went to some traditional barbell work to see where I am at.
Front Squats. Stayed light but it felt heavy @225 1,2,3 ladders X 3.
Sandbag (85 lbs) lunges 7L/7R x3 felt easy but I have been doing a ton of lunges on the force routine
kb swings 36kg bell 2 sets of 15. Not bad at all.
then did the TRX core workout as a finisher.
Overall I think I lost a little 1RM strength but gained endurance.
I will test upper body stuff next.
The TRX does stand out as a midsection training device and I enjoy using it. For deployed fitness I think it has its place, same for older or new trainees
Alright , its warm enough to move the gym outside so last night I skipped the start of week 9 and went to some traditional barbell work to see where I am at.
Front Squats. Stayed light but it felt heavy @225 1,2,3 ladders X 3.
Sandbag (85 lbs) lunges 7L/7R x3 felt easy but I have been doing a ton of lunges on the force routine
kb swings 36kg bell 2 sets of 15. Not bad at all.
then did the TRX core workout as a finisher.
Overall I think I lost a little 1RM strength but gained endurance.
I will test upper body stuff next.
The TRX does stand out as a midsection training device and I enjoy using it. For deployed fitness I think it has its place, same for older or new trainees
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Re: TRX Suspension trainer
I have found that it works well as a foot snare if hung on monkey bars in one's gym by a maniac who likes to hang shit all over shit.
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Re: TRX Suspension trainer
LMAO I can picture that!I have found that it works well as a foot snare if hung on monkey bars in one's gym by a maniac who likes to hang shit all over shit.
From what I have seen, your profesionally trained TRX ass uses it well.
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That's just how ELEET I am. That was the first time I ever used it other than 5 minutes at an NSCA trade show booth in 2007.tough old man wrote: From what I have seen, your profesionally trained TRX ass uses it well.