Clock Press (TRX / Suspension Trainer)
A pressing exercise where the body moves in different directions (imagining a clock face) to work the chest and shoulders through varied angles.
Instructions
- Anchor the TRX straps at mid-length.
- Face the anchor point and grip the handles at chest height.
- Walk your feet forward to achieve the desired angle.
- Position your body in a lean with arms bent.
- Press toward 12 o’clock (straight ahead toward the anchor) by extending your arms.
- Return to the starting position.
- Press toward 1 o’clock (angling to the right).
- Return to the starting position.
- Continue pressing in a clockwise direction (2, 3, 4, 5, 6 o’clock positions).
- Once you complete a full clock rotation, reverse and go counter-clockwise.
Tips
- The clock press trains the chest and shoulders through multiple planes of motion.
- Maintain consistent tension and body position throughout all directions.
- You can move continuously in a circular pattern or pause between each direction.
- This exercise challenges stabilizer muscles due to the varied angles.
- Adjust your body angle based on your strength level and the desired number of repetitions.
Recommended starting values
Sensible novice starting points for each goal, for a lifter aged 25–40. Scale down for smaller frames or older lifters. Treat the first set of any session as a discovery set.
| Goal | Sets | Reps |
|---|---|---|
| Gain strength | 3 | 7 reps |
| Build muscle | 3 | 10 reps |
| Build endurance | 3 | 14 reps |
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