Now you can learn exactly how to improve your upper body strength using five top TRX workouts that have been community tested…
and they are boiled down to exercises that you can do today.
Let’s get started.
Workout 1 – TRX Tricep Extension
One of the best TRX Tricep exercises you can do. Builds all three heads of the tricep just by changing the position of the workout.
To start on this exercise, you will need the proper equipment to support your body weight as you lean forward. You can get this today to support your upper body strength building.
This is a beginner exercise focused on improving the upper body strength of the tricep. Using 10-15 reps and 2-3 sets.
Steps to this workout are:
Step 1: Anchor the TRX effectively and adjust the straps to a height just below your chest.
Step 2: Grab the handles with your palms facing downwards.
Step 3: Keep your body in a straight line and lean forward so that your body makes about a 50 degree angle with the floor.
Step 4: Ensure your hands are directly over your shoulders and your core engaged.
Step 5: Now extend your arms out and upwards until your arms are straight.
Step 6: Bend your elbows and lower yourself back to the starting position
Step 7: Repeat
There are three modifications that you can do to this exercise to make it more personalised.
- Slow negative TRX Tricep Extension
- Pause TRX Tricep Extension
- Single Arm TRX Tricep Extension
To see more about this exercise, look at our article about it:
Workout 2 – TRX Bicep Curls
Designed to improve your bicep upper body strength in a matter of minutes.
Beginner exercise targeting strengthening your biceps using TRX equipment.10 -15 reps and 2-3 sets to achieve this workout routine. Equipment such as anchoring support materials is needed to complete this exercise.
The workout routine steps are:
Step 1: Anchor the TRX effectively and adjust the straps to mid-length.
Step 2: Grab a handle with each hand, palms facing up and towards your face.
Step 3: Start with your elbows bent higher than your shoulders, and your pinky fingers aligned to your temples.
Step 4: Maintaining a strong plank position and engage your core, lower your body down toward the floor until your arms are straight.
Step 5: With control pull your body back up by bending your arms at the elbows and curl your hands towards your head.
Step 6: Repeat
Want to read more about the steps to this exercise? Check out our post for it.
Workout 3 – TRX Archer Push Up
Created not only to improve your upper body strength but also your core stability.
Intermediate level exercise that you should add to your work out routine. 8-10 reps and 2-3 sets. Focusing on chest, shoulders and triceps to improve your body workout.
Step 1: Adjust the TRX straps to mid-length. Stand facing away from the anchor point and hold the handles with an overhand grip.
Step 2: Extend your arms straight in front of you at shoulder height, keeping your body in a straight line from head to heels. Engage your core and glutes.
Step 3: Shift your weight to one side, bending the elbow of the working arm while keeping the opposite arm straight and extended to the side. Lower your chest toward the working hand.
Step 4: Push through the working arm to straighten your elbow, returning to the starting position.
Step 5: Perform the desired number of repetitions on one side before switching to the other arm.
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Workout 4 -TRX External Rotation
Develop your upper body strength and your posture today by doing this exercise.
Intermediate exercise focused on the rotator cuff muscles in the shoulder, 12-15 reps and 2-3 sets for this TRX workout.
Make sure throughout the exercise to keep yourself properly anchored to ensure your safety throughout the workout. To anchor yourself, you can try using our wall mount to keep you steady.
Let’s start the exercise by following the steps below.
Step 1: Anchor the TRX effectively and adjust the straps to short-length.
Step 2: Hold on to the TRX handle with a firm grip
Step 3: Lean backward (body inclined about 30 -45 degrees to the standing position) and elbows in line with your body.
Step 4: Externally rotate your shoulders by taking your knuckles away from your body towards your back.
Step 5: Pull your shoulder blades together while engaging your core and keeping a straight back.
Step 6: Bring your hands back together while controlling your body towards the ground.
Step 7: Repeat.
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Workout 5 – TRX Snow Angels
TRX exercise designed for maximum impact on improving the strength of the posterior shoulder girdle muscles.
Intermediate TRX workout routine that focuses on building upper body arm strength. 15 Reps and 2-3 Sets that should be achieved per workout session.
The following steps are the best practice for this workout routine.
Step 1: Stand upright facing the TRX anchor, keeping your feet slightly staggered.
Step 2: Insert your arms into the TRX handles, and maintain them at wrist level.
Step 3: Proceed to engage your back and shoulder muscles by pulling back on the TRX straps; the straps are fully extended and taught.
Step 4: While keeping the tension, process to lift your arm above your head, and back down, as if creating a Snow Angel in the snow, focusing on keeping your shoulders and upper back muscles engaged.
Step 5: Repeat this movement several times.
Want to see examples and a step by step guide for this exercise? Check out our page on it.
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