Superset options on TRX Suspension System

Here are some additional thoughts on my continued use of the TRX.

Some of the benefits that exercisers and trainers talk about when they use the TRX Suspension System include:

- easy to set up anywhere
- includes core strength in majority of exercises
- easy to use for functional exercises

All of those things are a great reason to incorporate the system into your routine, but one reason that I have grown to really like the piece of equipment is that it allows me to superset a group of exercises without wasting time switching machines for changing dumbbells.

The two superset groups that I have been using a lot with some of my clients and in my own use are:

1.  Chest Press –> Tricep Extension
2.  Row –> High Arm Bicep Curl

To bracket these two supersets I add a set of squats and steps-ups to get a full circuit.  For Example:

a.  squats with dumbbells, 10x
b.  chest press to tricep extension, 10x each exercise
c.  row to high arm bicep curl, 10x each exercise
d.  step-ups on plyo step, 10x on each foot

Rest 30 seconds and repeat full circuit.

I think that my clients are liking the circuit because it keeps them moving and creates little “dead time” (unless they want more dead time!).  I have to admit that the tricep extension can be a pretty tough exercise when you are starting to fatigue!

Here are two videos that Nikki and I took on Saturday to demonstrate the two superset examples: