For workout two we will be focusing on the chest muscle group. Cover the full chest range of upper, mid and lower chest this range of exercises will provide a good even coverage for your chest with slight work in the triceps as well to aid with arm toning.
For workout four we will be focusing on the largest muscle group in the body, the legs.
For workout three we will focus on the core muscles to continue building core strength in your body.
Moving into the final fortnight of the challenge we’ll be upping the ante again by introducing super sets to each of the workout plans to really drive the challenge to the finish line.
For workout two we will be focusing on chest, core and legs. We will be following the same super set instructions as workout one.
The Trx Lateral Squats is similar to a side lunge. There is more emphasis placed on the adductors on this exercise. Being that you are working more in the Frontal? side-to-side plane of motion, rather than just the Saggital /front-to-back plane as with regular squats.
For workout three we will mainly be focusing on chest and back with a bit of leg work sprinkled in at the end to really exhaust you and bring the workout to a close.
The TRX Bulgarian Split Squat is similar to a backward lunging movement, with one foot in the TRX ‘stirrups’. It can be performed as a simulating running movement, using the arms to counterbalance the legs, or it can be used without the arms.
The TRX Supine Hip Extension to Leg Curl is similar to the TRX Hip Thrust. The added component is a hip extension. So, instead of beginning with the legs bent and pushing through your heels, you are now beginning this movement with the legs extended outright, and smoothly bringing your legs.
The TRX Jump Squat will help to develop the elastic force component of your legs, for more explosive jumps. Ideal for those interested in developing their jumping ability. It is also a good variation of the regular squat, as it will prime your lower body muscles to contract faster and with a greater force.
The TRX split Squat with Y Deltoid Fly is a good preparatory exercise for Weight lifting exercises where you need the barbell held up and behind you whilst you are squatting or lunging. Not only is good anterior shoulder girdle (esp. the pectorals) and Thoracic spine flexibility required.
The TRX Step Back Lunge is similar to the TRX Bulgarian Split Squathowevere you are holding the TRX straps in your hands, and the back leg, although not anchored in any straps, still does not touch the ground. Working the glutes and hamstrings of the unsupported leg going back.
The TRX® Suspension Trainer™ is a portable training tool that takes advantage of gravity and the user’s body weight to create hundreds of exercises to achieve every fitness with the TRX goal. Get a fast, effective total body workout that can be set-up anywhere (gym, home, road, outside).