Week 6: Strength Workout 1

Fitness Anywhere — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:16:00 GMT

Last week's news: a big jump in exercise volume. This week takes you through the sames amount of reps so you shouldn't have a problem completing all workouts with good form. The first six exercises focus on the lower body and demand a lot of energy, balance and core strength. Be sure to drive the moves from hips and hamstrings, keeping your heel grounded during the TRX Suspended Lunge and TRX Single Leg Squat. You should feel worked by the time you get to the last three core exercises, but stay tough and work hard right to the end. As you increase core strength and endurance, your overall performance will improve.

Concentrate on proper alignment during the TRX Body Saw, by pinching your shoulder blades down and back--you want to avoid having your shoulders round forward. Keep your back flat like a table, shoulders in line with your hips, navel drawn in toward spine and tuck your tailbone under if you find your lower back is sagging. Start on your forearms and look down to the ground so your neck stays in line with your spine.

Week 6: Strength Workout 2

Fitness Anywhere — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:33:00 GMT

More reps for the TRX Suspended Incline Press and the TRX Elevated Back Row in this workout-but you have more time to complete these added reps. When you find yourself in an inverted position during the TRX Suspended Incline Press, make sure you keep your shoulders down and back, with a tight core. Three chest and shoulder exercises in a row will bring on a good muscle burn. Throw in a TRX Chest Stretch during one of your set rests or transition times to open up those muscles. Start by facing away from the TRX with a handle in each hand, extend your arms out to the sides like a letter "T" and step forward with a leg to increase the stretch. Keep your head and ribs lifted.

Looking for another progression? The TRX Chest Press can be done with feet elevated (look at the pictures above). Try a couple of reps to test it out.

TRX Military Fitness Program Tips : week 6

Week 6: Strength Workout 1

Week 6: Strength Workout 2