Plank Press (TRX / Suspension Trainer)
A dynamic upper body exercise combining a plank with alternating chest presses using TRX handles, building chest and shoulder strength with core stability demands.
Instructions
- Start in a plank position with hands holding the TRX handles at chest height
- Keep your body rigid and core engaged in a straight line
- Press one hand forward, extending your arm at the chest
- Return that hand to the starting position at chest level
- Press the opposite hand forward with controlled movement
- Alternate sides for the prescribed number of reps
- Maintain core stability throughout to prevent rotation
Tips
- Keep your hips and shoulders square to prevent rotation
- Move slowly and deliberately for better core activation
- The suspended position increases the stability challenge
- Maintain tension in your core throughout the movement
- Exhale as you press forward, inhale as you return
- Focus on pressing through your chest and shoulders, not just your arms
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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