TRX chest press

4 × 10-12  ·  Equipment: No equipment, TRX

Muscle groups: Chest · Arms · Core & abs

How to do trx chest press

1. Hold the TRX handles with palms facing down, facing the anchor.
2. Stand leaning forward with a rigid body: the incline of your body controls the difficulty.
3. Brace your core and glutes keeping a straight line from head to heels.
4. Bend your elbows lowering your chest toward your hands, keeping your arms close to your torso.
5. Press back until your elbows extend without locking and squeeze your chest.
6. Do 10-12 reps keeping the straps in tension.

Mistakes to avoid

• Do not let your hips sag or your body arch: TRX requires a firm core or your form collapses.
• Do not let the straps go slack: the ropes must stay taut during the whole range.
• Do not use such a steep angle that you cannot press up: adjust the incline to master the position.
• Stop if you feel shoulder pain and reduce the incline to find a comfortable range.

Progression

• Start upright with little incline: every week shorten the straps or move your feet away from the anchor to lower your body.
• Add 1-2 reps per week up to 15 clean reps with a straight line.
• Then progress to one arm, raise your feet, or add a 2-second pause at the bottom for more difficulty.