Toned arms with the TRX

Get terrifically-toned triceps

For enviable trim triceps, McCall recommends the chest press, which targets the chest and triceps, and the overhead triceps extension, which isolates the triceps. “For triceps, the chest press utilizes a lot of the triceps (as well as the chest) and should be done first to help warm up and prepare the triceps for the isolated exercise,” he explains.Same application of the variables: Start with 2 to 3 sets of chest press for 12 to 15 reps each, resting about 45 to 90 seconds between each set, then move on to doing the triceps-only exercise for 10 to 12 reps, again resting for 45 to 90 seconds between each set for a total of 2 to 3 sets.

TRX Chest Press

Step 1: Starting Position: Place your feet securely into the foot cradles, positioned directly under the anchor point. Apply downward pressure with the tops of your feet by pointing your toes away from your shins. Gently lie flat on your stomach with your hands placed shoulder-width apart, under your shoulders and facing forward. Stiffen your torso by contracting your core/abdominal muscles, and your glutes and quadriceps (keep your core muscles tight to avoid sagging towards the floor):

Step 2: Upward Phase: Exhale and slowly press yourself upward until your elbows are fully extended, aligning your head and spine. Avoid any sagging or arching in your low back and keep your hips from hiking upwards. Keep your feet together throughout the exercise and avoid any back and forth swinging of the TRX straps.

Step 3: Downward Phase: Maintaining your rigid torso, inhale and slowly lower your body towards the floor, touching your chin or upper chest to the floor. Again, avoid any arching or sagging in your low back.

Next up…Overhead Triceps Extension