Search results matching tag 'Pull ups'

Dual Anchor

jstew86 — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:24:05 GMT

I really like the video done by Fraser for the dual anchor mount, however there's one problem. I don't have a place that I am able to install two anchors as he has done. Does anyone else have other ideas for dual anchor mounting, or is there really not another way. I really want it for true pull ups and dips.

Thanks!

Re: P90X & TRX

Mingo — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 14:41:57 GMT

Great job Viki! But don't give up on the chin-ups & pull-ups yet (I can't do them yet either, but someday....)

Check out this post a bout using the TRX to self-spot / assist with pull-ups!! As soon as I can get DH to install my pull-up bar, I'll be trying these!!!

http://community.fitnessanywhere.com/blogs/mfp_interviews/archive/2009/02/08/the-self-spotted-pull-up.aspx

Re: Pull Ups?

hhardcastle — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:31:03 GMT

Fraser's link seems to work now.

Here is the link again though. You should be able to copy and paste or click on Fraser's link below to view the article.

http://community.fitnessanywhere.com/blogs/mfp_interviews/archive/2008/09/29/configuring-the-trx-with-dual-point-anchoring.aspx

Re: Pull Ups?

Fraser — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:55:27 GMT

At the lower end you can use the foot cradles to assist a regular bar pull up

Certainly the rows will help to gain the strength to weight ratio to a point where pull ups are more feasable

Try overshortening the TRX so that you are able to sit underneath the handles and pull up from here. Once you are able to do this you will be able to progress back to the bar to do full pullups

You can also check out the link below to show you how to set up the TRX in dual point mode so that you can use it for traditional pull ups, dips and muscle ups

Dual Point Anchoring

Sample Workout: 31-Day Fitness Challenge

Fitness Anywhere — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:25:50 GMT

It looks like everyone was ready for a challenge to start the Autumn off the right way. What a great start for everyone. Now the big question... How do I improve my score? If you are new to Suspension Training, any of our exisiting DVD programs will certainly be a great place to start. Everything from the TRX Essentials: Strength all the way up to the Military Program, these will improve your performance.

So you've already been doing these programs and are looking for an additional edge? Here are a few ideas...

Take the test and cycle through it repetetively. As you improve, increase the work period by 10 second increments or reduce the rest by 10 second increments. Increasing the work periods will help you build the local muscular endurance so that 30 seconds is a cake walk. Reducing rest will challenge and improve your conditioning.

Some alternate exercises that you can use that will supplement the test exercises and keep your workouts interesting are below:

TRX Atomic Pushup

TRX Deep Chest Press
TRX Standing Chest Fly
TRX Suspended Oblique Crunch
TRX Suspended Pike
TRX Supine Leg Raise
TRX Triceps Press

TRX Suspended Lunge

TRX Single Leg Squat
TRX Balance Lunge
TRX Crossing Balance Lunge
TRX Crossing Suspended Lunge

TRX Low Row

TRX Single Arm Row
TRX Biceps Curl or Clutch
TRX Low Deltoid Fly
Pull Ups

TRX Hip Press

TRX Single Leg Hip Press
TRX Hamstring Curl
TRX Standing Back Extension

TRX Postural Squat

TRX Single Arm Postural Squat
TRX Shoulder Series "I", "Y", "T", "W"
TRX Single Leg Squat
Body Weight Squats
Overhead Squat (using dowel)

Finally an interesting way to sequence through these movements that would be very relevant to the test is to perform 3 to 4 circuits of the test as is described above. In the first circuit use the required exercises. If subsequent circuits replace the test exercises with the alternate exercises listed above. A 4 circuit example would be as follows:

Circuit #1

TRX Atomic Pushup
TRX Suspended Lunge
TRX Low Row
TRX Hip Press
TRX Postural Squat

Circuit #2

TRX Deep Chest Press
TRX Single Leg Squat
TRX Single Arm Row
TRX Single Leg Hip Press
TRX Single Arm Postural Squat

Circuit #3

TRX Suspended Oblique Crunch
TRX Balance Lunge
TRX Biceps Clutch
TRX Hamstring Curl
TRX Shoulder Series "I", "Y", "T", "W"

Circuit #4

TRX Standing Chest Fly
TRX Crossing Suspended Lunge
Pull Ups
TRX Standing Back Extension
Overhead Squat (using dowel)

I hope that this helps everyone and gives you an idea how you might train this month to improve your scores.

Good luck and have a great and productive month!

How to Set Up TRX for Muscle-Ups, Pull-ups and Dips

Fraser — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Watch this video to learn how to configure the TRX using a Dual Point Anchoring System for exercises like pull ups, dips and muscle ups.

Re: Pull Ups?

hhardcastle — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:55:06 GMT

6 months ago I was unable to do any pull ups. After two months of doing 15 assisted pull-ups alternating hand positions and using the TRX I was able to do three in a row un-assisted. I am a 6'6" 210lb guys so that's a lot of wieght to pull up off the ground.

Pull Ups?

Hardcore — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:52:46 GMT

Can you do Pull Ups using the TRX?