SUSPENSION TRAINING

Three exercises to build strength

ATOMICPUSH UP

Put your feet in the straps. Assume the push-up position, with tension from head to heel. Complete a crisp push-up. Once back in the top position, pull your knees into your chest, always trying to keep a strong core and tension in your shoulders. That’s one rep. Repeat for eight to 15.

SINGLELEG SUPPORTEDSQUAT

Using the suspension trainer instead of a bench increases the stability challenge, which is great for those with old knee, hip or ankle issues. Start with one leg in the strap, behind you. Shimmy out so you have a nice stable base of support. Do crisp, clean reps, down as low as your hip mobility allows. Aim for a slow downward movement and fast upward return, six to 15 reps per side.

ROW

The classic. A staple for healthy shoulders and a strong torso – and improving grip-strength endurance. Start with the suspension trainer straps short if you’re not pro icient, eventually working to closer to horizontal, or even try it with your feet on a bench and body 100 per cent horizontal. Finish reps with your shoulder blades together, not with your head poking forward. Start with eight perfect reps, progressing to more challenging variations and then more reps.