L Fly (TRX / Suspension Trainer)
An advanced compound pulling movement combining a rowing motion with a horizontal pressing position. Highly challenging exercise requiring significant shoulder stability.
Instructions
- Stand facing the TRX anchor point and grasp the handles
- Walk your feet forward to create a challenging body angle
- Position your body in an inverted position with arms at shoulder height
- Pull your body toward the handles while maintaining an L-shape with your body
- Drive your elbows back and squeeze your shoulder blades together
- Bring your chest toward the anchor point
- Lower under control to the starting position
- This is an extremely challenging movement requiring significant strength
Tips
- This is an advanced variation; master the basic row before attempting this
- Maintain a rigid body position; avoid sagging hips or piking
- The movement combines pulling and pressing planes
- Your shoulders must be stable and strong for this exercise
- Start with a more upright body angle and progress to horizontal
- Breathe in during the lower, exhale during the pull
- This exercise builds exceptional shoulder and back strength
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 |