TRX Core (5 Moves)
TRX Plank Setup: Straps mid-calf; feet in foot cradles; forearms on floor shoulder-width. Action: Press forearms down, extend legs, and lift body to a straight line; hold 30–60 s. Cues: Squeeze glutes, keep gaze between hands, avoid sagging hips. Body Saw Setup: Start in […]
Read MoreWhy Side Planks Deserve More of Your Attention—and 8 Spicy Variations to Try
When it comes to core exercises, the focus is often on the “six-pack” muscles in the front of your body (the rectus abdominis), but that leaves the all-important obliques out of the equation. These core muscles that run along your […]
Read More3 Way Plank
The “3-way plank,” or 3-point plank, is a variation of the plank exercise where you alternate moving your feet to the sides of your body, keeping your core engaged and maintaining a straight line from head to heels. This dynamic movement targets […]
Read MoreTRX Side Plank (hands or forearms)
Adjust the ST to mid-calf and lie on one side with the hip in line with the anchor. The leg closest to the anchor is right in front of the back leg. Place the elbow or hand under the shoulder. […]
Read MoreElbow Plank With Leg Lift
Adding a leg lift to your side plank tones the outer thigh while challenging your core. The trick to keeping the pelvis high as you lift your top leg is to reach the inner thigh of your bottom leg toward […]
Read MoreTRX Body Saw
Body Saw with Crunch (TRX or Stability Ball) Suspend the toes in the TRX or on top of a stability ball and position body in a prone plank on elbows. Engage core and open up at the shoulder joint, slowly pushing […]
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