HANG ON FOR A V-SHAPE
The devilish versatility of the TRX means you can push and pull your weight at the gym, in the park or from a door at home. Use this session to target your chest and back for a V-tapered shape. Work your way through a set of each exercise every 60 seconds. Rest when you need to. But don’t let go of the straps
01 \ SQUAT TO Y RAISE 10 REPS Start in a squat position, holding the TRX handles out in front with your palms facing inwards and arms not fully locked ( A). Explode up out of the squat and lift the handles high and out to the sides. Your arms should finish up in a ‘ Y’ shape ( B). Sink back into the squat, under control. Do 10 reps then move on.
02 \ BODYWEIGHT ROW 8 REPS Barbell rows aren’t the only way to build a V-shape silhouette. Hold on to the handles and lean back, keeping your body straight and core tight ( A). Now retract your scapula (ie knit your shoulder blades together) to pull your body up, so your chest pushes past your hands ( B). Slowly lower back down, focusing the effort on your back, not your arms.
03 \ CHEST FLY 6 REPS To maximise growth and definition in your chest, try performing your flies with the TRX. Lean forward with a slight bend in your elbows, hands together ( A). Slowly pull your hands wide to lower until you feel a stretch through your chest ( B). Squeeze your pecs to pull the handles in. When the minute’s up, go back to the squats. Twelve more minutes to go.