Make Your Body Your Machine : Special Forces workout

Dips TRX-style

Fitness Anywhere — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:05:00 GMT

If you thought you needed a dip station at the local park or gym to incorporate this classic bodyweight exercise into your training, then Fraser Quelch, FA’s Head Coach and Director of Training and Development, would like you to think again.

This video shows an easy way to do dips on the TRX. TRX dips build tremendous tricep and pectoral strength like normal dips, but they also improve shoulder stability and mobility at the same time. This fundamental move is suitable for all levels of fitness, but as Fraser Quelch demonstrates in this video, the TRX Dip can be made more difficult with a few simple adjustments in body position. So click below and get ready to burn!

TRX Canadian Dive Bomber

Fraser — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:49:00 GMT

This dynamic suspended exercise emphasizes shoulder and chest strength while putting a tremendous demand on the whole body and the core in particular. Click below and step up to the challenge!

TRX Suspension Training In Iraq

Fitness Anywhere — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:06:00 GMT

Here are some cool pics sent to us from a Lieutenant with the 2nd LAAD Bn stationed in Iraq right now. If you have a great photo or video of yourself training on the TRX, post it in the Photo Competition section of our forum.

TRX Suspended Scorpion

Fraser — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:20:00 GMT

This advanced suspended exercise demands core control and reaction to both gravity and momentum and is an excellent way to create the hip dissociation and mobility necessary for many higher level athletics. It also helps with single leg and upper body strength along with coordinated shoulder function. This tremendous exercise is a strong addition to any mid-level to advanced program.

You should be able to perform 20 pendulum swings before integrating this exercise into your program. Begin doing the exercise at a slow speed and then add tempo and power as you progress.

Where is the craziest place you have used the TRX?

Fitness Anywhere — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:17:00 GMT

This was a cool picture send to us from a remote fire base in Afghanistan. It was sent as part of our ongoing photo contest. It crushed the competition!

We know everyone doesn’t have night vision capabilities, but don't let that hold you back. If you've got a rockin photo of yourself or your teammates working out on the TRX, place it in the Photo Competition section of the Forum.

TRX Muscle-Up

Fitness Anywhere — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:30:00 GMT

Ever wonder if you could do a muscle up on the TRX? Dion proves it can be done.

Thought Process behind the TRX FORCE Program

Fitness Anywhere — Fri, 30 May 2008 07:09:00 GMT

Fraser discusses the design of the TRX FORCE Program, such as having a lower body focus day, upper body focus day, and the importance of all core all the time.

Fitness Anywhere and Everywhere

Fitness Anywhere — Tue, 27 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT

On May 30th, the Fitness Anywhere training team found themselves in Fort Bragg where they conducted 2 days of orientation training for 100 plus soldiers of the XVIII Airborne Corps. The soldiers were quick to learn and appreciate the benefits of Suspension Training as seen in these photos.

Mission Readiness

Fitness Anywhere — Mon, 19 May 2008 16:14:00 GMT

Hey All

Check out the exercises and the positions of this guy on the TRX and see how they mirror the functional requirements of the job. Good Stuff.