Debbie Potts Coaching

Common injuries and corrections on the TRX

Common workout errors = corrections.

Common TRX Injuries:  lower back, knees, wrists and shoulders due to incorrect form on the TRX.  We need to teach the TRX exercises correctly, educate and create a more mind-body exercise movement.  Train movements not muscles.  Engage the core and stabilize the body before movement.

Push ups:  too steep of angle, shoulder girdle moving = start easier then move back; stabilize shoulder girdle, neck and wrists.  Move with core.

Row/Pull ups:  too much slack in straps and pulling up TOO far (past end point) = pull shoulder blades together (lift from back, NOT arms); row to front of body.  Establish end movement before movement.

Squats: holding onto straps too tightly, leaning back = re-align shins/knees over ankles to over mid foot.  ACTIVATE glutes on bottom of movement- engage then lift up by pressing down into mid foot.

Planks:  sway back “hammock” = adjust pelvis, activate TA and PF before lift up.  New to planks  = planks on mat or knees w/o TRX.  Modify.  Correct form before intensify!  Concentrate on activating deep core muscles.  Hold for only 8-15 seconds with 5 seconds break in between sets.

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