Suspension Training: New, effective training technique that does not require weights
Posted October 2nd, 2007 at 8:56 AM by Jamal Walker
Section: Health & Fitness, Exercise
The latest must-have in weight rooms across the country is nothing large and shiny, but rather a nylon strap with handles - the TRX System. Developed by Navy SEAL Randy Hetrick to keep his unit in top shape while no weights were available in small spaces such as in ships and submarines, the device can hang from anything steady (a door, tree branch, or, in gyms, a dedicated hook installed in the ceiling). Users must leverage their bodies to make their muscles work. The device is getting more and more popular, and is being used by athletes ranging from those in local gyms to NFL quarterbacks.
The manufacturer: Fitness Anywhere. They call it, “suspension training” - but you’re not really suspended from the ground at all. At minimum, one limb is on the ground. To get started, grab the handles, lean so that your head is pointing away from the TRX, and try out traditional dumbbell moves such as rows and bicep curls. To add weight, you simply tilt closer to the floor.
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