Suspended Fallout

An advanced core exercise using TRX straps that builds abdominal strength and shoulder stability through extension.
Instructions
- Adjust the suspension straps to approximately waist height with handles ready.
- Stand facing the anchor point and grasp the handles, then move into an incline plank position leaning back into the straps.
- Keeping your arms fully extended and core tight, lean further forward, allowing your shoulders to extend.
- Raise your arms overhead as you extend, allowing your body to fall forward while maintaining a neutral spine.
- Pause at the furthest point while maintaining control.
- Return to the starting plank position by engaging your core and pulling yourself back.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the entire movement to protect your lower back.
- Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- Adjust the angle of your body backward to make the exercise easier, or more forward for increased difficulty.
- Move in a controlled manner to avoid momentum.
- This is an advanced core exercise; master easier suspended exercises first.
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 | 15 reps |
| Build muscle | 3 | 18 reps |
| Build endurance | 3 | 25 reps |
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