Core
Preparation
- Lie on the floor, place your feet in the TRX stirrups several inches above the ground. Your feet should face the floor.
- Hands flat on the floor, around shoulder width apart.
- This is your starting position.
Movement
- Engage your core muscles, and raise your body off the ground, with your hands holding you up.
TIP: Keep your body rigid in a straight line, with no sagging or bending. - Hold this for the recommended length of time.
TIP: Hips should be in a straight line with your shoulders, ankles and head. - Drop your body back to the ground after the work period is over.
- Repeat for recommended sets.
Benefits
- Isolates the core area ad helps to strengthen further.
- Helps to stabilise, balance and power the body during other activities.
- Supports better posture.
- Improved spine and back support.
Muscles Used
- Abdominals — Primary Muscle.
- Rectus Abdominis.
- Transverse Abdominis.
- Obliques — Primary Muscle.
- Triceps — Primary Muscle.
- Erector Spinae — Secondary Muscle.
- Shoulders — Secondary Muscle.
Safety
If you have/had shoulder injuries, or are pregnant, consult your doctor before performing this exercise.
If you feel lower back pain, drop down to your knees to simplify the exercise, or stop the exercise completely.
Ensure the stirrups are correctly adjusted.
Work to your own fitness levels before increasing the intensity.