Fraser suggested the scorpian on a previous post but I can not find it on the videos.  Can someone please help?  TIA  Dean 

Dean,

I haven't seen a video, but there is a description floating around on the forum somewhere.  As I understand it, you put the TRX into single handle mode, insert one foot toe down and then assume a pushup position.  You then swing the free leg underneath the suspended leg (twist at the hips and try to avoid rotating the chest) and "reach" as far as you can without letting the free foot touch the ground.  Bring your free leg back to the starting position, pause for a second, then continue reps.  Make sure to keep both legs straight and don't leg your lower back sag. 

I've tried this a couple times and like it a lot, it gave me a good stretch in the lower back and took some concentration to keep good form.  If anyone knows where a video of this is, I'm sure it would be a little clearer than this explanation.

Hope that helps!

Mike  

I believe you are referring to the "scorpion kick".  This is a transverse plane exercise that focuses on rotational power through the hips for throwing, kicking, or swinging movements.  It's great for multidirectional sport power development.  The scorpion kick is an advanced exercise that requires stability in the prone plank position as well as a degree of coordination.

 I would brake the exercise down into a few parts:

1. Start in prone plank position with one foot in the TRX (in single handle mode).  note: TRX should be suspended 8-12" from ground, the further you pull the TRX away from it's anchor point the more resistance you will add to the exercise.

2. To ready the movement rotate the free leg under the suspended leg by twisting at the hip.

3. Initiate your rotation; swinging your free leg out from under the body and opening the hip to kick out the leg in the foot cradle.

4. Return to the loaded position with your free leg under the suspended leg. 

I like to look to the direction that my hip is openning.

You will find the exercise in on Youtube with Pete Twist and Todd Durkin called TRX allstar trainer presentations.  Or just follow the link (you will find the exercise at ~ 3:30): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2SYOsCWG-I

 Regards,