This is the second exercise in our TRX series. This move is great to target the oblique muscles. Who knew bodyweight training could be so challenging (and fun)!
Equipment Needs:
- TRX Suspension Trainer
Muscle Groups Targeted:
- Internal and external obliques
Starting Position:
- Create a single handle hold by putting one strap through the handle of the other. Once that is done you want to move away from the anchor until the TRX is taut. From there, both arms go up overhead with arms slightly bent. In this position, you should be facing to the side while holding yourself up with your arms.
Movement:
- Drop your hip away from the TRX then bring it back up to the starting position.
Recommended Sets and Reps:
- Three sets of 8 to 10 reps per side.
Progressions:
- You can create the same movement by moving into a plank (TRX or ground) and lowering one hip at a time towards the ground.
- As well, you can move into a side plank with feet in the straps letting your hip drift towards the ground and then move back into a strong side plank position.
Check out the previous tip in this series TRX Plank
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By Meagan Stewart
Meagan is an exercise specialist with MacEwan University Sport and Wellness. She is a CSEP-CEP clinical exercise physiologist with a Master of Kinesiology from the University of Calgary.
