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Our Favorite TRX® Exercises

By: Mercy Healthplex Fitness Staff

July 29, 2025, 10:00 am - Categories: Healthy Tips

The TRX Suspension Trainer (total-body resistance exercise and Suspension Training) is an effective piece of equipment that requires no weights and uses your own body weight to build strength and stability. Unlike traditional strength training, TRX exercises engage multiple muscle groups at once, often activating core and stabilizing muscles you may not typically notice.

There are many exercises you can complete on the TRX, from upper-body to lower-body and everything in between. Read on for a few of our favorites and how to complete them, courtesy of trxtraining.com.

TRX Rows

This movement targets your back muscles, similar to traditional rows with weights.

How to do it:

• Grasp the TRX handles and face the anchor point.
• Move your feet toward the anchor.
• Pull yourself up by bending your elbows and bringing your hands to your sides.
• Lower back down with control.

TRX Chest Press

This is a bodyweight alternative to a bench press or push-up, with adjustable intensity.

How to do it:

• Face away from the anchor point with a handle in each hand.
• Put your body into a plank position
• Lower by bending your elbows, then push back up.
• The steeper the angle, the more challenging the movement.

TRX Bicep Curls

This isolates the biceps while engaging your core for control.

How to do it:

• Face the anchor point with palms up and handles in hand.
• Ensure the straps are taut.
• Pull your hands toward your face by bending your elbows.
• Slowly lower down, keeping your elbows steady
• Bring yourself back up.

TRX Mountain Climbers

A great dynamic movement that targets the core, hip flexors and more.

How to do it:

• Begin in a plank position and place feet in the TRX foot cradles.
• Engage your core and alternate bringing each knee toward your chest.

Need a visual example or looking for more TRX exercises to do? Our personal trainers are here to help guide you every step of the way.

Reference:
“20 TRX Exercises to do with a Suspension Trainer and Workouts. TRX. Acc. June 13, 2025. https://www.trxtraining.com/blogs/news/trx-exercises.