Suspension Chest Press
TRX chest press — bodyweight horizontal pressing with suspension straps, scalable by body angle.
Level: Intermediate
Primary: Chest
Secondary: Shoulder Triceps
Movement: Compound
Tags: Push
Type: Light Activity
Equipment: Suspension
Sports: Football Rugby
Target muscles
The chest, triceps, and shoulders drive the press. The trunk braces continuously against the unstable straps.
How to perform
Setup
Face away from the anchor. Grip the handles. Lean the body forward at an angle.
Execution
Lower the chest toward the hands by bending the elbows. Press back up. The more horizontal the body, the greater the difficulty.
Common mistakes
- Sagging hips.
- Body angle too aggressive for strength.
- Cutting the range.
- Soft trunk.
- Going too soon if standard push-ups aren't dialed.
Progressions and regressions
Regress to a steeper angle. To progress, lower the angle, work pause press.
Programming notes
Bodyweight chest work. 3 sets of 8-12 reps, twice a week.
