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Re: TRX benefits

MaxKon — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:41:28 GMT

It could, but you really don't need to use one until you master exercises at their hardest progressions with the proper use you can do most exercises at 100% of bodyweight. So if you're say 200lb the deep chest press with elevated feet would be like doing a bench press with two 100lb dumbells (because of the lack of instability with a barbell it is a lot easier than with dumbells). If you can already do that then you'd need the weight vest.

Re: TRX benefits

AnointEd — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:37:21 GMT

Thanks, I am now getting a better understanding. A weighted vest definitely helps though, right?

Re: TRX benefits

MaxKon — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:58:16 GMT

It's safe to wear a vest, but i meant harder progressions. Like the incline press, or moving away from the anchor point for suspended pushups.

Re: TRX benefits

AnointEd — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:14:08 GMT

So, when you say heavy resistance, do you mean including a weighted vest while using TRX? Is that safe?

Re: TRX benefits

MaxKon — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:06:19 GMT

It's the same as with weights. It depends how you use it. Use heavy resistance, bulk up; low resistance high reps and get lean.

TRX benefits

AnointEd — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:11:54 GMT

If I used TRX only, including cardio, would I still be able to put on muscle mass, or would I just lean out?