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TRX for Swimmers Use these strength and mobility moves to balance your swimming program.

Prone Plank with Wheelbarrow Walk

By Jené Shaw

A balanced swimming program should include posterior

chain exercises as well as flexibility and mobility work to counteract tight hips and chest. The TRX Suspension Trainer serves as a great tool, especially for swimming, because it requires you to constantly stabilize your body in an unstable environment. “Because efficiency in the freestyle stroke comes from a connected torso rotation and pull, these exercises—which incorporate various movement patterns throughout the entire posterior chain—help teach the body to understand what a fluid rotation should feel like,” says TRX master instructor Kari Woodall, who designed this workout. Move from exercise to exercise with minimal rest. Cycle through the entire sequence 2–4 times, resting 2–4 minutes between rounds.

ƒResisted Rotation

SF, straps mid-length or longer for bigger range of motion With your arms in a “T,” MAP while decelerating back bringing arms together. Initiate pull with shoulders and back and pull with straight arms back to T. Alternate between T and a diagonal pattern for Split Raise. Why: Pulling strength for shoulders and back Reps: 8

SFA, straps mid-length MAP, step forward into lunge and drop back knee while making a Y with arms Why: Stretches hip flexors, abs and chest to counteract tightness from swimming, biking, running Reps: 8 on each leg (alternate)

ƒSingle-Arm Power Pull SF, straps mid-length, Single Handle Mode Beginning in Single Arm Row, lean back and open shoulders and hips 45 degrees (similar to freestyle rotation). Set scapula down and then squeeze shoulder blades together to pull out of rotation and finish with Single Arm Row to return. Rotate in a plank and connected torso so hips and shoulders move and work together for effective power transfer. Why: Powerful unilateral pull incorporating transverse plane for freestyle Reps: 8 on each side

Key: SF = Stand facing anchor | SFA = Stand facing away from anchor GFA = Ground facing away from anchor SSW = Stand sideways to anchor | MAP = Maintain active plank

John David Becker

SSW, straps mid-length, single handle mode In an offset stance with inside leg forward hip-width apart, line up sternum on anchor and engage lats. Step toward anchor to load side of body and MAP without tilt or rotation. Why: Isometric hold for anti-tilt and anti-rotational strength Reps: 6 on each side

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„T Fly-Split Raise Combo

Forward Y Lunge

GFA, straps mid-calf In a push-up position, remain stable and MAP to resist rotation and “fish-tailing” side to side while walking hands forward and back Why: Shoulder stability and core Reps: 4 (one rep is walking out and back)

‚Single-Leg Lunge Combo

SF, straps midlength Hinge: Standing tall, put pressure down on handles and maintain pressure as you hinge forward and activate core, brace spine and feed mobility in the hips. The knee of your working leg stays soft. Crossing Balance Lunge: Drive knee of floating leg to outside of working leg ankle about 2 inches off ground and try to decelerate on the way down into the lunge. Your pelvis will tilt and slightly rotate. Why: Hip mobility, hamstring and glute strength Reps: 4 on each leg

■ Find TRX Suspension Trainers (starting

at $200) and more info at Trxtraining.com.

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