By Brian Diaz
One of my favorite things about the TRX Suspension Trainer is that there are several exercises that you can do that get multiple muscle groups and are very challenging. The TRX Mountain Climber is one of those exercises.
By targeting the core, specifically the obliques, transverse abdominus and rectus abdominus, it adds dimension by getting shoulder stabilizers, chest and triceps, and hip flexors and extensors.
Start with the trainer lowered to mid-calf-length while standing. Put your feet inside the straps and face away from the anchor point. Rise up onto your hands into a push-up plank position. Holding this position, do not let your hips drop or your low back sag by keeping your core engaged. From this position, start the movement by bringing one of the knees in tight to the chest while keeping the other leg extended. Alternate legs by bringing the opposite leg forward and then extending the other leg. Continue this motion for several seconds before relaxing.
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Brian Diaz is the head physical therapist and sports specialist at ActivEdge Fitness & Sports Performance. He is a Level II Certified TRX Suspension Trainer and a USA Triathlon Certified Coach. Follow him on Twitter (@JediTriathlete) or go to his website at ExperienceTheEdge.com for more exercise ideas.
