The 3 best TRX exercises for biceps
TRX exercises for biceps – do they work?
The TRX Trainer is a great piece of equipment. I use it on many of my clients and mix it into my workouts often. It allows you to work your entire body in a unique way. The instability of the straps makes for a great core workout and is amazing for shoulder stability too! Now, all of that is great for overall health and a well-balanced body, but what if you just focused on getting some killer biceps today? Well look no further! The TRX offers some exercises that will tighten your biceps like no other piece of equipment can. Try these 3 TRX exercises for your biceps and you’ll be rocking some serious weapons in no time!
Bicep Curl 1.TRX
The classic bicep curl with the added TRX twist. The TRX Bicep Curl isolates the biceps more than any other exercise on the TRX. The suspension aspect of training keeps tension on the biceps throughout the entire lift, leading to a huge pump and serious burnout.
How to perform:
1. Start with a strong plank with your arms bent more than 90 degrees. Think hands by temples. Elbows should be at shoulder height. Palms should be back and down.
2. Slowly extend your elbow, keeping it up. DO NOT let your elbows drop below your shoulders. You will get much better muscle contraction that way. Finish fully extended, still on a strong board.
3. Finish the lift by bending the elbow and returning to the starting position. Again, keeping your elbows at shoulder height. Focus on squeezing and flexing your biceps throughout the lift.
2. TRX Bicep Clutch
The TRX Bicep Clutch is a great alternative to the regular curl. It’s one of those unique TRX exercises that’s hard to replicate on any other piece of equipment. This one-two bicep curl is a great way to work the different areas of the biceps.
How to perform:
1. Start with a strong plank with your hands on top of each other. Keep your hands level with your upper chest with your elbows out to the sides at shoulder height (very important). Don’t let your elbows sink in or start to turn into a row.
2. Extend the elbow, keeping your plank. End with palms facing each other.
3. With your elbows at shoulder height, begin to bend at the elbow, pulling your hands toward your chest. Remember to alternate hands.
3. TRX Low Row
The TRX Low Row is primarily a back exercise, but it’s also a great TRX exercise for the biceps. It’s a quality multi-joint exercise that allows you to work multiple muscle groups and typically lift much heavier weight than you can with one of the isolation exercises above. You can also play around with the position of your hands to work the muscles differently.
How to perform:
1. Start with a solid plank (see a pattern here?) with your elbows under your shoulders, bent 90 degrees. Pulling your elbows back too much will cause unnecessary movement in your shoulder.
2. Extend your arms, allowing your body to slowly move back. Keep your shoulders down away from your ears as you extend. You want to maintain good posture.
3. Begin to bend your arms to return to the starting position. Think about pulling your elbows back, not so much about bringing your hands to your chest. This will help you keep your shoulders down.
Combine these three TRX exercises for your biceps to give your arms a unique workout. These bicep exercises are great for breaking down muscle fibers. They’ll make your arms burn, your core work, and your body sweat!
