TRX Push Ups

TRX Push Ups, or TRX Chest Presses are definitely the overall best and most effective exercise for the chest. In fact it’s probably the most effective upper body exercise there is. The only reason it’s not on my 5 Best Exercises Overall list is because it requires equipment. Aside from that, it’s even better than push ups. Like push ups, it is a superior exercise because anytime you are moving your body instead of moving an object in your hands, you are using more muscle and using more energy. For example, performing a bench press doesn’t use as much muscle because your torso is supported by a bench during the exercise. The reason TRX Push Ups are even more superior is because the handles of the TRX system also move freely. This requires even more muscles to activate in order to stabilize you. Although they require the TRX system, the equipment is light and portable so they can also be done anywhere. Besides this exercise, you can see more at List of Exercises by Body Part. Remember, an exercise is only as good as the workout program it is part of. Make sure you check out Best Exercises Programs.

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• Place both hands in the handles
• Estimate the the proper placement for the feet to give you the correct amount of gravity resistance. Remember, the farther forward the feet, the easier the exercise will be and vice versa. Be conservative in your estimate. You can always make it harder if needed.
• Put yourself in the up-position of a push up
• Slowly lower your body as in the down-phase of a push up
• Be careful to not let your arms go wider than you would in a push up
• Repeat for the desired amount of repetitions or until fatigued

Check out the List of Exercises by Body Part.