Suspension trainers are a versatile and portable piece of equipment that can be used for a variety of exercises. They can be used for bodyweight exercises, functional training, and even rehabilitative exercises.
In this article, I will share 3 unique suspension trainer exercises that you’ve likely never tried before. These exercises will challenge your muscles and help you build strength and endurance!
*If you’re looking for a way to mix up your suspension trainer workouts, try out the three exercises described in this article. These exercises are unique and will help you achieve your fitness goals. If you’re looking for more information on suspension training, check out the Suspension Revolution 2.0 course at the link below. This course includes 27 full workouts and 191 different exercises:
*If you missed the 20-Minute Total Body KB/BW/Suspension Workout I posted yesterday, be sure to check that out as well at the link below – you’ll blend the moves you learned it today’s article with kettlebells for a killer total-body training session:
-> 20-Minute Total Body KB/BW/Suspension Workout
Unique Suspension Trainer Exercise You’ve Never Tried (But Should) #1: The Atomic Push Up
The atomic push up is a challenging exercise that works the chest, shoulders, and triceps. Here’s how to do it:
- Start in a push up position with your feet in the suspension trainer handles and your hands on the ground
- Lower your body down towards the ground, keeping your core engaged
- Push yourself back up to the starting position, and at the same time tuck your knees into your chest and lift your hips
- Repeat for reps.
Unique Suspension Trainer Exercise You’ve Never Tried (But Should) #2: The Single Leg Squat
The suspension trainer single leg squat is a great exercise for building strength and stability in the lower body. This exercise can be done with a variety of different widths and angles to target different muscles groups:
- To perform the exercise, start by placing the suspension trainer in a door frame or other sturdy structure.
- Then, place one foot in the foot stirrup and the other foot on the floor.
- Squat down until your thigh is parallel to the floor, then return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Unique Suspension Trainer Exercise You’ve Never Tried (But Should) #3: The Suspension Trainer Burpee
The suspension trainer burpee is a challenging full-body exercise that combines the muscle-building benefits of a burpee with the core-strengthening benefits of a suspension trainer. This exercise is not for the faint of heart – it is challenging and will push your body to its limits. But if you’re looking for a way to take your fitness to the next level, the suspension trainer burpee is a great option.
Here’s how to do this exercise:
- Start in a standing position facing away from your suspension trainer with in the foot stirrup and the other foot on the floor
- Put your hands on the ground and jump your feet back so that you land in a plank-type position with one foot still in the stirrup and the other foot suspended in the air
- Do a push up, then jump your feet forward and return to starting position
- Repeat for reps.
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If you’re looking for a way to mix up your suspension trainer workouts, try out the three exercises described in this article. These exercises are unique and will help you achieve your fitness goals. If you’re looking for more information on suspension training, check out the Suspension Revolution 2.0 course at the link below. This course includes 27 full workouts and 191 different exercises.
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PS – If you missed the 20-Minute Total Body KB/BW/Suspension Workout I posted yesterday, be sure to check that out as well – you’ll blend the moves you learned it today’s article with kettlebells for a killer total-body training session!