A Military-Inspired TRX Ready to Serve Workout

For most of us, training is a means to staying healthy, mobile and confident (looking great for swimsuit season)—all valid motivators. But for our men and women in uniform, the fight to stay fit is a paramount component to protecting our lives and freedoms—perhaps a slightly more daunting goal than simply “looking and feeling good.”

TRX’s ties with the military run deep. Not only was the TRX Suspension Trainer conceived in the military, but TRX products, education and programming also have become ubiquitous tactical PT staples, something we are extremely proud of.

TRX master instructor Brandon Wagoner is a large part of this feat, as he has been leading TRX education courses for active duty personnel for nearly a decade. His work with the military has been profound, or as he puts it, “One of the most rewarding experiences of my professional career.”

Wagoner adds, “While I enjoy leading all TRX courses to both civilians and active duty personnel, there’s something unique about [working with the military] in that it gives me a sense of obligation that’s hard to put into words. In many cases, the individuals who are taking these courses are putting their lives at stake to protect our everyday freedoms. Needless to say, I take the job of helping them stay in peak condition very seriously. When I step onto that teaching platform, I’m highly cognizant of the fact that the lessons I’m sharing with them could contribute to saving the life or lives of others. I realize my part in that process is relatively small, yet it feels significant.”

In honor of our servicemen and servicewomen, Wagoner has created this military-inspired workout. These movements are designed to build the strength, durability, endurance and agility needed for military readiness.

TRX READY TO SERVE WORKOUT

How it works: Do eight to 10 reps of each movement. Repeat the entire series two to four times.
Total time: Up to 30 minutes
You will need: TRX Suspension Trainer

TRX INVERTED ROW
This movement is excellent for developing integrated core and upper- and lower-back strength.

TRX SPIDER-MAN PUSH-UP
This movement mimics crawling patterns as well and developing total-body strength.

TRX SQUAT JUMP
Increase leg strength as well as improve explosive power and deceleration of load.

TRX POWER PULL
This total-body move increases strength in pull mechanics and helps develop rotation and unilateral strength.

TRX BURPEE
Increase single-leg strength, power, explosiveness and stability in all planes. This move simulates going from the crawl to standing and potentially to a run.

TRX OVERHEAD SQUAT
This exercise engages more than 200 muscles in the entire body, enhances strength in the posterior chain, and improves squat mechanics, mobility in the shoulders and hips, and stability in the core.

This post originally appeared on TRXTraining.com.

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