how to get upper body strength  using TRX

Written by Predupre with TRX Certified Trainer: Sabine Evans

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After warming up, pick 3-4 of the 9 exercises, and do each side for 30 seconds.  Don't have TRX?  Use my code PREDUPRE15TRX to save 15%

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chest press

time:  30 seconds

1

"Squeezing your glutes, keeping your core nice and tight...you're in an active plank...pushing from your chest."

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bicep curls

time:  30 seconds

2

"Go nice and steady.  I want to work more on the eccentric.  That means to slow down when you come down."

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chest fly

time:  30 seconds

3

"Arms a little bit wider, elbows back, engage your shoulder blades, keep your core in"

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power pull

Time:  30 seconds on each side

4

"Open up your arms, reaching down towards the floor,  then come forward and extend" *add weights to make it more challenging

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T & Y deltoid fly

time:  30 seconds

5

"Right, left, and straight forward...add a little bit of pause when you come up."

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tricep extensions

time:  30 seconds

6

"...focusing on the extension.  When you come up, squeeze those triceps."

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wall sliders

time:  30 seconds

7

"(I want you to engage your back muscle)......you want to keep that tension on the TRX all the time...feel the tension"

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pull-ups

time:  30 seconds

8

"...again we'll work on the eccentric, on the negative.  Pull, pause, back down.  Keep your chin tucked under."

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shoulder press

time:  30 seconds

9

Squat and lean forward at a 45-degree angle. Push your arms above your head. Focus on engaging your deltoid and shoulder muscles.

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In-depth instructions and full video. Consult with your doctor before starting any exercise program.  Go at your own pace and modify moves as necessary.