TRX Military Fitness Program Tips : week 5

Week 5: Strength Workout 1

Fitness Anywhere — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:12:00 GMT

Time to double it up in the Military Fitness Program's "Week 5". All exercises are bumped up to two sets this week, but the reps are reduced. The rest between sets and transition time between exercises is fixed at 45 seconds. The TRX Body Saw (above) is an exercise progression of the TRX Suspended Crunch. This means you are doing significantly more total body work so be ready! By now you should be well on your way to mastering the exercises. The next step is to increase volume so you can take your fitness to the next level. The rep level is set at ten. If you are find that 10 reps is a relatively easy volume, change your body position or perform the moves at faster tempo. Form is always your guide-move better before moving faster.

Week 5: Strength Workout 2

Fitness Anywhere — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:46:00 GMT

You'll find a second set added to all exercises except the TRX Elevated Back Row and the big daddy--the TRX Suspended Incline Press. These two get a bump up in time/reps for a gut check. Just like Strength Workout 1 for "Week 5," you are performing at a higher volume as compared to last week. If you're not sweating and breathing harder – you’re not trying. You'll find a progression in the TRX Single Leg Chest Press (moving the lifter leg out to the side (abducted)) which will increase demands on your core. Don't let your body rotate! The TRX Oblique Crunch is old news-try the TRX Suspended Oblique Pike (shown above). Don't bend your knees as you drive your hips up, drawing legs towards each arm. You're going to feel core firing and shoulders stabilizing.