TRX Lower Body Challenge

Overview

The Lower Body Challenge consists of 40 TRX Lunges on each leg and 40 TRX Hip Presses. Combine this with the TRX 40/40 Challenge and you have a complete full body workout! For those who have more leg strength... this is your moment to shine.

Rules

The rules for the TRX Lower Body Challenge are as follows:

• 1. See how many consecutive TRX Lunges (no break between legs) and TRX Hip Presses you can do with no more than a one minute break between the exercises.


• 2. Announce your acceptance of the challenge on our "accept the TRX Lower Body Challenge" forum and let everyone know.

Once you are able to get 20/20/10, 30/30/20 or 40/40/40, record yourself, upload your video to Youtube, and post your results in our "TRX Lower Body Challenge Champions" forum. Don’t forget to grab your challenge badge for the level you reached. Post it on your website, blog and/or Facebook profile so you can let everyone know what you can do!

Technique

To do a TRX Lunge, start with the TRX lengthened to mid calf. Slide one foot into both foot cradles so that you are standing on one foot with the other "suspended" behind you. Your suspended foot should be hanging directly under the anchor point. Bring the knee of your suspended leg down until it is only a few inches off the ground. A rolled up yoga mat or a book can be used to mark when you've come down far enough. Your standing leg should bend to about 90 degrees when you are down. Once you are down low enough (touching your marker), come back up to standing and bring the knee of your suspended leg forward so your upper thigh is parallel to the ground. This is one full repetition. Repeat until you can't do any more, and record your score.

To do the TRX Hip Press, start by lying on the ground facing the anchor point. Place your heels into the foot cradles with your feet are directly under the anchor point and your legs are at a 90 degree angle (knees over hips). Cross your arms across your chest (this is to discourage arm assistance in performing the exercise). Now, lift your pelvis up into the air, engaging your core muscles. Release and come back to start position by touching your backside to the ground, but do not rest. This is one full repetition. Repeat until you can't do any more, and record your score.