If you are someone who wants control over your exercise tools, then TRX exercises are perfect for you. TRX exercises include the best-in-class resistance training, which can be added to your routine for strength, balance, flexibility, movement, and stability. TRX Exercises hold an upper hand over the usual exercise machines or handheld weights because you can adjust your body position to add or decrease resistance. While usual training works by acting on one muscle at a time, TRX exercises work incredibly on multiple muscles and joints simultaneously. A recent survey shows that people really enjoy TRX exercises as it doesn’t consume a lot of time from your busy schedule. TRX exercises use resistance straps , which provide a unique workout for speed, mobility, and rotation. TRX exercises deliver a fast and effective total-body workout . For each exercise, you must use 30 seconds, followed by a 30-second break before moving onto the next one.

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Here are some TRX exercises that will challenge your body and revitalize your mind:

Chest press
Chest press pyramids is a great exercise for burning some extra calories.

-To start with, you should face away from the anchor.
-Stand with your feet wider than the hip distance, and incline your body diagonally to the floor.
-Stretch your arms in front of your chest shoulder-wide, holding the handles of the suspension firmly.
-Steadily lower your chest by moving your arms to your sides. Continue at this angle without stopping for 30 seconds.
-Increase the angle of inclination by taking a step back and moving as close to the floor as possible.
-Repeat for 3 rounds with a minute rest after every round of 30 seconds.

TRX shoulder exercise 
This exercise focuses not only on your shoulder but also on your arm, chest, and back.

-Hold the suspension strap with one hand while facing the anchor point.
-Place your feet together.
-Steadily lean back, extending your arms in front and then pull one of your arms towards you.
-Return to standing position.
-Repeat this cycle for 40 seconds.
-Then perform with the other hand.

TRX hip hinge
This is performed with a wide stance to strengthen the hip muscles.

-Face the anchor and stand with feet wider than your shoulder distance (wider the better).
-Place both your hands on the suspension strap
-Extend your hands forward.
-Pressing down on the TRX handle, bend forward from your hip. (Be sure to have a straight back).
-Push your hips back and then drive them forward to return to the straight position.
-Repeat for 3 sets of 30 seconds each with intermediate resting intervals.

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TRX lunge
This exercise will help you build super strong legs.

-Hook your right foot in the foot cradle and face away from the anchor point.
-Bending your left knee, lower yourself to the ground into a static lunge (left knee should not touch the ground).
-Slowly pull yourself back to the starting position.
-Continue for 30 to 45 seconds.
-Repeat with your alternate foot the same way.

Standing body crunch
TRX abdominal exercise focuses on your abdominal muscles, thereby keeping your body toned.

-Stand to face away from the anchor.
-Hold the straps with each hand on either side of your chest.
-Lean forward so that your body is 45 degrees from the floor.
-Now stretch your arms above your head, making yourself stand straight.
-Bend down from your hip and bring your arms steadily in front of you.
-To get back to the standing position, bring your arms forward and then bring them above your head and form a 45 degree relative to the floor
-Now stand up and relax
-Repeat it for 3 sets of 30 seconds each.

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You can design your own TRX exercises, once you master the correct technique. There are several TRX workout variations. So try them out and change your normal fitness routine.

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