Am I the only one who saw him shaking doing the push-up and flys? Looks like he needs TRX. My wife bought it. As I get older stability work is what I need. Maybe not the best to use it alone but great addition to weights, bands, and body weight workouts. No need to throw the TRX under the bus!
I'm sorry that you had covid. That really really is terrible. I'm glad that you made a full recovery because you have a great physique. but that was underdeveloped stabilizers during that push-up. You didn't seem to have that wobble during any other exercise. That's totally understandable. It's very difficult to do push-ups on a ring. It takes a lot of different muscles. I enjoy your videos keep up the content
@@maikcwiedenbach You did not even set the straps to the appropriate length before your push-ups and flys. Doubt it all you want, but attend one TRX class before you call it "insanely dangerous" on a public platform. You clearly have no idea how to use the TRX and defensive, juvenile answers to constructive criticism makes that even more clear.
@@warbear55122 "You didn't seem to have that wobble during any other exercise." ... That is completely normal. For starters, the TRX has a suboptimal resistance profile, especially for a pushup or fly since gravity provides the most resistance at the bottom of the movement which is also where your momentarm (of the humerus) happens to be the longest, you are already at a disadvantage in that position. Many struggle during this portion of the exercise as is, even on a stable surface. For any type of row it is the exact opposite. For both exerxises though, the resistance is the lowest during peak contraction. You cannot change the resistance on a TRX since it's always just gravity and thus bound to the laws of gravity. Changing your foot placement (to change the momentarm) changes the whole exercise and you will target different musclefibers. Secondly, the TRX is a highly unstable tool or training device. In essence the TRX is an unstable surface rather than a resistance. Unstable surfaces lower force output or power output, muscle activation and consequently results, mainly strength. My personal experience is identical to the science; after months of TRX training I was able to perform pullups, rows and pushups far better with the training straps. Then when I tried the fixed bar or surface again...it turned out that I was weaker than before I ever touched a TRX. This makes total sense if you understand adaptations. Your muscles are "fighting" this instability, which indeed lowers tension. You are purposefully lowering the total work and the tension on a particular muscle for stability which is of no use anyway. You too can try this, especially if you have access to a smith machine; try pushups on the smith machine bar and on a suspension trainer (both set at the same height) and notice that you can perform more reps and bring more fatigue and tension to the pectoralis major with the bar. In addition there is one thing I want to refute namely "stabilize muscles" or "stability training". First of all, stabilizer muscles are a myth, they don't exist as a seperate muscle(group). What exists is neuromuscular adaptation (rate coding and recruitment and synchronization of motor units). What also exists is agonist-antagonist muscles and synergist muscles. These are always activated whether you are training with barbells, kettlebells, cable machines, bands or a TRX. Balance training, just like every other style of training, is subject to the rule of specificity in training. This means that there is no need for a greater lack of balance as the one you (will) experience during daily activity, athletic performance or fitness endeavors. There is a time and place for stability training, the stability that is necessary for the exercises which will help you reach your goals, such as squats, split squats or lunges (ankle stability mostly). Essentially by training on a TRX you get better at...TRX. It has no carry over effect to more stable surfaces, the ones you will experience all day every day or during any sport or task you may perform. It is a skill rather than a form of strength, it's neuromuscular adaptation and serves no purpose other than very specific improvement with a TRX. If your ultimate goal is to get good at TRX training then by all means stick to it, if you are like most individuals and your goals are hypertrophy, strength (in the real world) and fat loss then by all means swap it for a stable surface. You can connect a training bar between both straps with the use of a carabiner, this increases stability, you may notice that just by doing that you can perform more repititions of any exercise.
@@maikcwiedenbach Hmmm no. But I do know more examples than I can count of bodybuilders who ruined their health because of their unbalanced & close minded attitude towards implementing new health sustaining modalities into their training. The fact that you spend so much time working on your body yet failed to see benefits and the TRX says a lot about you. Unfortunately, what it’s saying is not that good. Just from a stretching & mobility standpoint, you of all people should be incorporating this tool. But… Good luck doing it your way.
@@maikcwiedenbach You are not going to look like a bodybuilder that is for sure but you can add muscle If done right. Look at gymnasts. Putting your feet up onto a, stable surface going down really low creates a good amount of overload. You can use a weighted vest. You can elevate your body of the ground for more resistance. Also anchoring high above lifting full bodyweight. Time under tension. Squeeze and holds There are so many ways. Alot of people just do not know how to use it effectively.
@@maikcwiedenbach check out TRX traveller, built his whole physique with the TRX, I've have some good muscle gains with it as well, im sorry but your wrong about the TRX
@@pauld3327 i use my gym rings as trx ciz i haven't found a way to hang my gym rings on the ceiling so for the time being, i am hooking my rings yo a door and usijg it as a TRX, its wonderful. Totally recommend a gymnastic ring over trx because you can do suspension training on rings.
@@boobtubeotaku There's a difference between strength and skill, in this case a skill that is uneccessary. The reason he is shaking is because of the added instability you get from training with a TRX, as he explains this instability kills tension...which leads to less muscle activation in the target muscle as a large portion of activation is being used solely for stability, not for strength.
For so much muscle, he seemed to struggle on the basic movements 😆 He says stability work kills tension? Crazy. Having to stabilize during the exercise is what helps to make you stronger. That is one of the great things about the TRX- it's not an isolated movement, you need to engage multiple parts of the body to do the exercise.
Yeah what a clown. I am not a fan of TRX, but why make a video and put no effort into knowing about what you are doing. Makes you question anything he says. 9/10 Clown
Man he really was giving y’all some bs excuses in these comments 😄😄😄…Suprised he didn’t go through all the comments with the same C-19 excuse….Bodybuilders and their f’n excuses…lifting all that weight, just to not be able to do the simple things 😄🤦🏾♂️Make it make sense, but they can’t
While the title seems obnoxious, it's actually pretty accurate... TRX is not for aesthetic "bodybuilding", it's for functional strength building while using and developing stabilizer muscles and forces you to engage your core on pretty much every exercise. The problem with bands, is you have the majority of the resistance at the end of the contraction, which is not always desired nor is functional. But that's my preference... Dynamic strength > dysfunctional aesthetic "strength" :) PS. building stabilizers prevents injury.
@@davepazzaglia8294 lol in what way? You think posing on a stage is functional strength? A competition bodybuilder that hasn't trained mobility and stability who hikes up a mountain, climbs a rock wall, or attempts calisthenics will change your mind. The point is... 150+% weight/resistance at the end of a contraction isn't relatable to real life in many ways. Gravity is.
Yes the resistance increases as the band is stretched more. Then again, suspension trainers don't have the same resistance through the whole range of motion either and would typically give you the most resistance (through gravity) at the bottom of the movement. The problem is you're already at a disadvantage in the bottom of a movement because that's where your momentarm is the largest, your elbows move away from the shoulders (pushup, row...). On top of that you're also getting way less tension at peak contraction. Therefore to say that the resistance profile of a band is flawed is to be ignorant of the flaws of the suspension trainer.
TRX was never intended to be a bodybuilding tool. It's closer to calisthenics than it is to pumping iron. If you want to get swole, you don't want to use a TRX, but if you want agility and functional strength, you probably don't want to get swole. Different tools for different jobs. Not all problems are nails.
Suspension trainers were never invented for bodybuilding. You're criticizing the wrong tool for the results you're mentioning. I've used these for years and they were never insanely dangerous for me and they work. I have no intention to build mass.
This guy doesn’t have a clue I’m 62 years old now Free weights kill my joints And this TRX device is a lifesaver No, you can’t do everything with that But you can do the basics very well I feel like my chest development has gotten even better because now I can really feel the exercise All the time I was lifting weights and different machines I could’ve been using this fantastic tool It’s portable And I don’t have to fill my condo with any kind of home gym I’m glad I found it
It sounds like you're saying bands are better for hypertrophy than suspension training, despite bands lacking tension in the stretched position. Is this right?
@@maikcwiedenbach instability does NOT kill hypertrophy. Maybe it doesn't generate hypertrophy but it certainly will not kill it. someone need to take a course in "english comp"? it was previously believed that cardio negates muscles built. however, recent studies negate that belief. the same can be said on your comment.
I don't get a good muscular strech when using bands for flys, curls etc. Which is why I'm considering TRX gear. Using stabilizer muscles is a plus for me, but anyone trying to avoid that should probably stick to weight machines
i've had no success with weight machines. they were designed for people with standard measurements. i have a biologically stouter build and shorter arms. free weights, cable machines, and kettlebells work quite well for me. mind you, machines are meant for beginners, like the smith machine, to develop proper form and prevent injuries.
I don't know where this guy gets his information 🤔 Speaking as a physical therapist it is the best way to establish strength in your core, its an excellent way to tone up your body as well as gain muscle. Atleast he should have said " this is coming from his knowledge ".
@@maikcwiedenbach As I said, I'm a PT at Longbeach Memorial Hospital. To say that TRX or any like it is a poor substitute for its building strength and muscle is a false claim. Not only because I and my team use there's many many medical research that proves your wrong. If it's your opinion then 🤷 there's nothing I can say about it.
@@maikcwiedenbach Don't act like a bully because people disagree with you. You need to act more professionally and accept that you stand alone with your view on TRX. Furthermore you aren't even doing the exercises correctly.
@@maikcwiedenbach your video still makes assertions that the added stability is dangerous, which doesn't make sense. I just don't understand your stance on the TRX at all. You point out 3 exercises, that you sorta, demonstrate, but then move to bands as your go to. Yeah I like bands too but we're talking about different strength curves altogether which is why they're so useful for rehab. I suppose If you are talking only about body building for the stage then I 100% agree with you, but most people actually need to work on extra core stability, grip strength, balance, mobility etc. TRX is a great tool for enhancing your overall ability to lift heavy weight. I simply don't understand your arguement. Just say you just don't like it. That I can understand, it's not everyone's cup of tea.
I mix TRX up with resistance band, YBell and barbell. While TRX is not the only way to get fit, it’s an important part of my daily routine. With all due respect, u need to do more research and not sound so negative.
The way you performed the chest press was wrong. You should tighten your core throughout the movement. If you had done it the right way, you would have liked it. I suggest you do more research.
not defending what's his name. how does one "tighten your core"? have you ever used a suspension strap in your life? i hear lots of self-proclaimed fitness experts on youtube and their cult-like viewers yell out "engage that core" and have no idea what the core is. they're just repeating what they heard somewhere else.
@@Know-nx5yo If I hadn't known what "tighten your core" meant, I wouldn't have pointed it out after watching him perform exercises in this video. There are tons of videos on TH-cam teaching people how to tighten their core while doing pushups. And tighten your core is tighten your core whether you're doing regular pushups or TRX chest press. Same principle.
Why the TRX is a Poor Bodybuilding Tool. Because it wasn't created for bodybuilding. It was created by Navy Seals for Navy Seals, so they could workout when deployed.
I agree the TRX is probably not a bodybuilding tool But I’ll tell you what At 61 years old, I’m making progress again My body is looking more athletic And I really love the portability of it And a TRX is dirt cheap compared to weights I’m just sorry I found it so late Try it out for a couple weeks You will feel the pump in your muscles no doubt
“Why the TRX is a poor bodybuilding tool” Proceeds to use it wrong. What a joke of a review. The only thing wrong with the TRX is it’s price tag & single anchor point.
I think it would be better for you to go through the trx tactical training 12 weeks. ( no cheating!) For a few reasons. 1. You obviously have never actually trained with it based on your form. You would get better muscle contraction if you had someone work with you on the straps. 2. It would help your muscle control and core stabilization. 3. It would greatly help your flexibility. But your right some of the things you showed are horribly dangerous based on the form you were demonstrating. To throw shade on a piece of equipment that you obviously don’t use, or have any knowledge on isn’t the way to go. So just a challenge 12 weeks do it with a trained trx instructor then tell me its “dangerous” I’m not disagreeing that it will give you the same results as traditional body building. But it does build muscle.
@@maikcwiedenbach okay here's a good test what's the ability now I noticed that when you were doing the push-up you were shaky. Had you even use the TRX system before? Now I'm not going to disagree that weight training will build muscle, but have you talked to anyone who has used it to Yorick system, and has built muscle from it? Apparently you think that only using weights will get you the physique you want. I say give it the 12 weeks go through the training and then come back with another video on your experience
@@maikcwiedenbachhe doesn't need to Google you, someone like you who has gained some extra muscles with steroids, yet is struggling to perform basic TRX movements.. What to do with those muscles then?
If we are strictly talking about bodybuilding I would agree. There are far better options. But the alternatives he gave aren't much better strictly from the bodybuilding point of view either. It's a tool in your tool belt. It has it's place for sure and there is nothing wrong with using a TRX.
The fact is, TRX is not a better solution to weight and traditional gym for building muscle. But for fitness and having cor strength and a healthy body? TRX is one of the best equipments out there
@@maikcwiedenbach not defending or slamming anyone, but comp at the university level means composition. an english comp class is a writing class and does not teach language comprehension.
This guy is with the traditional weights and not open to anything else. What I have noticed with people who use the TRX system, he said they have more flexibility than a person like this who would struggling to do just a simple push up with the TRX system
I agree that bands are more versatile than TRX in terms of the number of different movements one can perform using bands. However, I think TRX is actually a better tool for hypertrophy (TRX bicep curls and tricep extensions) because at high resistance, bands will not allow you to go through the full ROM with equal force done by the muscle.
Neither will the TRX...it's about biomechanics. Gravity's direction is always down or vertical. Therefore you create more resistance as you create more horizontal distance between where you grab the TRX and where you are touching the ground. Take a pushup for example, it's extremely easy if you are standing almost vertically (barely any horizontal distance between feet and hands so gravity has a smaller effect. You see, a TRX does not create any resistance, gravity does so a TRX is always bound to the laws of gravity. More specifically, during a single repition of any exercise, the highest intensity will always be at the bottom of the movement. This is true for pushup, row, bicep curl, tricep extension... I am definetely not a fan of that load pattern as most individuals struggle at this part of the repition or to "get out of the bottom" anyway, especially beginners. Because of this, most individuals will be under-loading most of the repitition so the load won't be too heavy for them at the bottom.
@@nikosaba1664 Suspension trainers and bands both don't have constant resistance, however they have an opposite pattern. Where gravity with a TRX provides the least resistance, a band will provide the most. Perhaps combining a suspension trainer and bands can have a complementary effect. Then again you still have the lack of stability with the suspension trainer, this decreases force output and therefore you won't see the same results (hypertrophy and strength). Bands do have constant 'tension' though and are much more versatile than a suspension trainer. If you could buy one training tool it should be a set of resistance bands. Other than combining tools I'd rather just have anything with constant tension or a weight. At the moment there are some compact constant tension cable machines being developed such as the Unitree Pump.
@@realityandnaturepill I assume that also bodyweight exercises are in the same pattern like trx so they are inferior for building hypertrophy such as a pull ups which hard on the bottom... With weights on a barbell row the tension is constant. Have I understand good?
@@nikosaba1664 It's not constant because it's also a weight, meaning gravitational pull of a mass, it's just more stable and has a better load pattern than a suspension trainer. The pullup is a great exercise...on a fixed bar. More stability is better. At the bottom you have the least "resistance" because your arms and gravity are almost aligned, that's why you can do a dead hang much longer than a hang at the top. The most resistance is when your elbows are the furthest away from the vertical line, that's the middle of the movement with 90 degrees angle in the elbows. That's also where your muscles can provide the most force. Weights and bodyweight don't create a constant resistance, but the resistance usually matches where you are strongest. Bodyweight and weights usually have almost the same pattern, for example a pushup and a bench press. Your bodyweight is a weight too, just not quantifiable or an adjustable resistance.
If you find everything that takes a little balance dangerous maybe you should work on your balance, the body is not just about having big muscles to be functional
This guy is the most negative on fitness . Ur body does not know what the resistance is May it be a 6 pack of beer or 5 gallon bucket of water . He’s clueless
@@maikcwiedenbach posting pics wouldn't do the justice.. you are bodybuilder who's on steroids, hence you are enhanced. Not everyone wants to be injected and look a giant. TRX is a fitness tool, for normal person it gives lean muscle, that's what most of us need. Nd let me tell you, i can post my pics whereas you post yours. I'm telling you I'm gonna get more appreciation as I'm natural unlike you.
Gym equipment of any kind, are just tools, but if you're broke, and can't afford a gym membership, or home equipment etc, then situps, pushups jogging etc will get you great results while maintaining a sensible diet of course
well, bands are way cheaper than the trx. you could have bought 10 times the bands for what the trx costs. but then, there are better quality generic straps at the fraction of the cost of a trx.
This video makes no sense. Resistance Bands and TRX are 2 different pieces of equipment. No real information was given. Just a personal opinion was made clear to me. Sorry, but I need facts and proper testing. Don't think I'm who you are targeting. Wish you the best.
@@maikcwiedenbach You are shaking because the "suspension" trainer is nothing like a solid surface. If you are not shaking during everyday life activities or real sports activities then you are not weak. Imagine this, I am not kidding... A few years ago I was doing an internship as a fitness trainer in a local fitness, the woman who was meant to be smarter than me and coach me had me do squats on a bosuball (of course). I was shaking like crazy (ankles) because of the unstable surface so the woman started explaining how I was weak and not well trained at all. This is absurd, I was 22 years of age at the time and have never felt weak, if I were really weak then that should have been obvious years ago during activities that matter, not at the age of 22 while squatting on a bosuball. Scientifically, there's a thing called 'dynamic correspondence', it basically means to train in ways that are similar to what you want to get better at. For most of us this means training on a stable surface...because we are land animals.
@@Ampersand1988 You're looking for reasons to think you are strong by adding extra instability you need to overcome instead of just lifting heavier or...actually being stronger. I don't care about strength that has no carry over effect to normal tasks or weights. You are probably weak everywhere else but a set of straps and some yoga poses (that don't do anything but make you better with these straps and poses) can sure put a smile on your face. When the training becomes the goal, it's not training..it's wasting your time.
@@maikcwiedenbach I'm sure you are 230 and swam world cups etc. But you don't now. I used to cycle race in europe professionally, I don't now and don't use that as some reason to back up what I am today. You shook on basic TRX exercises which means now matter how big your guns are, your stabiliser muscles (the ones girls can't see and go 'cooo' at) are very weak. You provided the evidence, accept what it shows. Being 6' 2" is genetic, not an achievement :)
TRX or suspension trainer was not intended for body building. It was created to get fit not muscular. I'd rather be like navy seals than some people out there making videos about negativity 🤔
A lot of people, men and women, have put out tons of videos claiming it's for body building. And they have pretty bad form too. But they get tons of cult-like followers.
Have you ever used a suspension strap yourself? Or are you one of those TH-cam addicts who believe what the TH-cam influencers say. The TRX was not invented to get people fit. It's was intended to to used by navy seals to maintain there strength when they don't have access to a gym.
What the hell are you talking about?!?!… Gymnasts use rings which are proven to not only strengthen, but also build massive muscles. And basically the same as a TRX. All you have to do is look at a gymnast body to prove your theory wrong.
gymnastis don't rely on rings alone. they lift weights as well. don't you watch behind the scenes shows on how gymnasts train? and they do NOT have massive muscles.
To make bands more comfortable on the hands, some sort of well designed special gloves would help a lot. Or maybe just some kind of comfortable handle system. I find bare bands to be extremely uncomfortable, especially with high resistance.
TRX puts out resistance bands with handles now. they're Uber expensive like their suspension straps. better to wear lifting gloves which work just as well.
@Rahmankjeldson Fantastic!! So happy for you brother! Would you recommend to others? I have the Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells and am looking to incorporate other stability bodybuilding into my routine. Don’t sweat the haters. @maikcwiedenbach Thank you for an honest demonstration of what NOT to do with the TRX. I think you perfectly demonstrated what terrible form looks like from someone unfamiliar with the product and how it’s intended to be used. I thought it fitting given that you are wearing a mask in this video (yes I know it is from 2y ago). Were you also demonstrating who to properly restrict your oxygen intake during a workout? Looks like you nailed that too.
Yeah, the TRX is such crap, says they guy who, despite being fit, is shaking and panting as he demonstrates the first 3 examples of exercises on the TRX. Not to mention, how he throws shade at the TRX for what he calls a 'fat mans pull-up' then turns around to rave about these resistance bands where he demonstrates the same exercise (basically a row aka a fat man's pull-up) talking about how it's so much better. Out of the two, the exercise, by far, and much more accurately, fits the description of a 'fat mans pull-up' when performed on the handicapped resistance bands. It's gain to see that are constricting back to their starting shape, hence assisting in pulling the person up and taking work off the biceps and deltoids. Lets not forget resistance bands can and are suggested to be used with the TRX to provide more of a challenge. Also, the point of suspension bands is to use the weight of ones body, using resistance bands as shown in the examples in this video, are counterintuitive as they end up doing most of the work, pulling the person up, not allowing the person to truly on his or her muscles to do the work. If that's the case, what's the point? If someone is worried about safety or skill-level, as an adult (a child shouldn't use equipment without their parents approval and/or adult supervision) a person should have enough common sense to, not only know their limitations, but when trying new equipment out to take it easy and test it first and to be self aware as to how comfortable, safe and secure they feel while using it. If they're new to exercise, have a buddy there to help spot them, help teach them, to motivate them and just in case anything should happen (even a seasoned runner can have a heart attack on a treadmill if, say for instance, they were born with a mild to moderate heart condition). Lastly, for most exercises, equipment and machines, there are ways to modify workouts to fit every individual persons needs. I mean, a person doesn't have to be a genius to know if they never used suspension straps and they havent worked out in a year, that they shouldn't extend the straps to where they are at a 45° angle with the floor than go and attempt a butterfly press. Come on now. #YaCantFixStupid
Smart, 45° angle at the bottom of a press equals standing vertical at the top meaning zero resistance at peak contraction. Newbies have so much of a sticky point and lack of strength/stability with suspension trainers that they'll have to decrease the intensity so much that they'll get nothing out of it. Meanwhile you don't have to be an expert to realize that anything you can do with straps you can do with a stable training solution, especially if you have a smith machine in the gym (at least the smith machine has a use then). Think of asutralian pullups or inverted rows, pullups, pushups, tricep pushups and tricep extensions, curls or reverse curls...The more stable solution allows anyone (and especially beginners) to activate the target muscle better, because they are not having the fight the unnecessary instability. Look into force output, hypertrophy and max.strength. Listen to experts like Mike Israetel. For example: how many pushups can you do versus how many could you do with a TRX and your body almost flat? You do realize that you're lowering the training stimulus for no benefit at all?
The 45° butterfly remark was in reference to him using that specific example as reason to dissuade a person who may be looking into suspension straps as one of the many paths to getting back into fitness. If a person doesn't feel a particular machine, piece of equipment, certain class or type of activity isn't right for themselves, it shouldn't be a green light to stand on their soap box to expostulate as if they're an expert, with mounds of scientific data and clinical research, when in actuality nearly every gratuitous claim made was moot and did little to abet the intendment for or the plight of this video. My point being, hold your beliefs near and dear to your heart, share them with the universe, if you're so inclined but do so in a fashion where others know that the comments being made are your opinion based upon your personal experience and don't sit there in some vain, albeit failed, attempt to appear more qualified than you actually are and act like you're offering upvaluable truths to help those less informed out. Be transparent about it and if you're goal is to warn others because you claim to be worried about them, maybe instead remind them to seek assistance or professional training if they can afford that. If someone is interested in a particular activity to get them off the couch and better themselves, don't discourage that by bashing the thing they're interested in or remark in an overly excessive manner and sharing completely made up statements about how harmful said activity is, so much so that they're likely to injure themselves. All that does is perpetuate unintentional fear mongering, scaring people into talking themselves out of trying something that would be only positive and healthy for them. That's not cool. That being said, who are you to say a vertical butterfly press on suspension straps is pointless? It's not pointless for someone who just had their shoulder rebuilt. Who can't hold their arm, even just elbow to shoulder height, and rotate the cuff to retain preoperative range of motion. Usain Bolt might not think talking 5 steps is anything but to a super morbidly obese person who hasn't walked much at all over the past 3 years and not at all while unassisted, that 5 steps is, in that moment, their greatest accomplishment. Just because it's nothing to some person, or even most people, doesn't mean it's nothing. Guaranteed it's something to someone. I mean, doctors worldwide can all agree any movement is good movement. They will even stress upon their patients who use walkers or may even be bed-bound, to partake in 30, 15, hell, even 5 minutes of some kind of movement at least 3 times a week. They'll suggest things like chair aerobics or a bed routine of leg lifts and cross-over reaches with bent knees, even people with total paralysis have home health sides and nurses that stretch them massage their muscles to increase circulation and slow down atrophy and contraction. So, any way a person can be active, pushing themselves above and beyond their normal daily activity level at whatever a good moderate pace is for them and for any length of time, no matter how easy or ineffective it may seem, is better than being sedative. The key being above and beyond their normal, which over time should increase but it's not a race. It's a personal journey that, if they aren't discouraged to do so, can be rewarding and empowering as they take charge of their health and their lives. Hopefully more people will put down the tech for an hour and choose to better themselves, physically because it's not too late; not for them or anybody else. So long as they got breath in their lungs, it's not too late... and who knows, in the future, that person who started their bed-aerobics today might be lifting more than or running further than your average American. (With persistence that shouldn't be too hard to surpass, lol) {In the melody of 'Come On Get Happy'] 🎶Come On Get Active🎵 - ✌🏼🤗
@@opcpixie Totally agree that any form of training is better than none at all, as long as you're achieving results. That being said my comment was purely based on some concepts and simple science, the only advice I'd give is that if you can chose then go for a stable type of training.
@@maikcwiedenbach you're a clown bro. i'm as big as you without bodybuilding BS, just from actual strength training and martial arts. you probably couldn't beat up my girlfriend. i probably can lift more than you too...
He is struggling to a basic standing press 😅 I would say his stability and core is the issue. I mean I prefer rings but you should be able to do one a handed press up on a single ring looking in his shape. Trx is is peasy
kiddo, I went to the olympics, won the musclemania, made every fitness mag, made it through covid, had cancer, build a million dollar co in NY. You? a troll
How weak is this guy, he was shaking like crazy from such a simple trx move. Shows how actually weak body builders are. There's plenty of ways to make it more stable to Overload the muscle More but o nly people with a brain know this
@@maikcwiedenbach vernacular doesn't follow rules of grammar. the versatility of the english language in north america allows the speaker to be understood when he speaks in a variety of ways. but what he says is just drivel.
I definitely wouldn't say TRX is poor. It is very good and can be used for regular and variable whole body exercising pretty well. But at same time i agree - bands are better because of their elastcity which adds tension, longer range of motion, variability and workout effectiveness in the final result. Also pre-workout stretches are very pleasant and effective with bands. So I prefer bands but TRX is not bad. As well as a "classical gym" with loads of machines and heavy iron is not poor.
I've rewatched the video and support what he says, but only partially. He starts off with saying there are only 3 things you can do with a TRX: pushing, pulling, but he doesn't mention what the 3rd is. This could be a problem with communication. In bodybuilding, all exercises involve either pushing or pulling, so he is correct. He goes on to say that because the TRX creates instability, it takes focus away from developing muscles because you're busy concentrating on having stabiity. This is also true. He then demonstrates how unstable you are when using the straps. What I don't agree with is that suspension straps will not develop muscles. I used the TRX for a couple of months and realized that I couldn't make gains because I developed stabilty really quickly, so I switched to straps that created rotational movement. It took a few more months after that to develop stability on that one. After have developed stability, I was able to develop a great amount of strength and muscles with that strap. The suspension straps will develop strength and mass in the upper body, but is pretty useless with legs. For that, I relied on leg presses, deadlifts, and kettlebell swings.
It’s part of a workout routine. It’s quite good for core exercises and you can workout the abs. You use you’re body weight and the pendulous effect. I’ve taken it on vacation as well.
@@maikcwiedenbach you need to incorporate it with bodybuilding, whatever that means? Bodybuilding and weightlifting are old terms. We didn’t have core conditioning back in the 1970s, only weightlifting, calisthenics and bodybuilding. The reference was you were looking for a complete physique. Conditioning the core and stabilizing the body is just as important. A weak core, not engaging the muscles and isolating the regiment often times leads to no significant gains and injuries.
No significant gains and injuries? What is this in references to? people who do 1 rep max get injured all the time, because they're ego lifting. I do warmups and stretching before a workout, and foam rolling and stretching afterwards, and have never gotten injured.
Thank you! My trainer has me using these but it’s no good. I got stronger just using machines and dumbbells. Yesterday didn’t feel my workout was good where it needed to be.
@@maikcwiedenbach it is less the title, it is more what you are saying in your video that is not correct and not suitable to your title. If someone doesn't know how to use the trx then i recomend not to speak about it. My oldest client was 80 and she never had pain from the trx training.
@@personalbodyde i take it english isn't your native language, neither it is it mine. the video made it clear that the trx is unsuitable to build muscle.
What makes a workout tool truly effective? Attitude and mindset. You don't have to be an expert on every workout tool or know the perfect form to achieve maximum results. Thanks to today's technology, you can learn from professionals. With platforms like TH-cam, TikTok, IG, and TRX apps, you can easily follow step-by-step instructions. Even if the person in this video doesn't know how to use this specific equipment, they claim it's the worst and least effective. This clearly shows a negative attitude towards working out and a weak mindset. But here's the thing: if the TRX didn't work, why would military personnel use it to train for battle or build their overall strength? And why would fitness instructors continue to recommend it? It's obvious that this individual in the video has made a poor judgment. Instead of promoting the use of the TRX with resistance bands as a more efficient training method, they completely miss the point. Perhaps the gym owns the TRX equipment, or maybe it's even yours, and you're frustrated because you haven't taken the time to research how to use it correctly. With the right attitude and mindset, guided by proper instruction, you can achieve greatness in your health and strength. Without it, you're just a clueless individual with unresolved issues.
Trained for the last 20 years. And getting older found the trx and love it. Remember this is reviewed by a German. They just think different in a snobby type of way.
Point is when mixed with other training it is effective. Just bad mouthing something and not looking at any other factors at play is just so black and white.
Not a fan of the TRX brand myself, as it is ridiculously expensive and there are cheaper alternatives. You completely missed the point on the purpose of the suspension strap, as do the many who are promoting it on TH-cam. The purpose is to develop the stabilizer muscles. these muscles keep you balanced and prevent you from falling over when you move. If used continuously over time, you will develop the other muscles which dumbbells, machines, and resistance bands target. Besides not being a fan of the brand, i find straps that provide rotational movement to be superior to the TRX
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1. Read what I posted. 2. Read what I posted. 3. Read what I posted. 4. If you still don't understand, I'm fluent in four languages and can translate for you.
actually, trx faced multiple class action lawsuits and filed for bankruptcy a decade ago. there's also the inferior trx "home" which also goes by "fit" and "go". the name changes often.
jeez! what's with slamming people wearing masks in the gym. at the time, it was believed that covid infected aspirates linger in the air and breathing it in will result in getting infected. this hasn't been disproven. i've caught colds and flus from the gym because people who are too indignant to stay home when sick are coughing out a lung at the gym.
OPPS. Well I just ordered a TRX suspension about a half hour ago from TRX official site and came across this video shortly after. I do have resistance bands and look forward for the TRX delivery. Thanks for sharing and like your band demos👍🏾☺️
@@cobra4961 Thanks . Been slacking on use of it due to studying obligations but will go full force using it soon. Had it too long to not put much time in it but believe me will get my money worth out of it. Will look up Jay Vincent up.
TRX with a weighted vest or a loaded backpack is nice, but this bully who made the video is shaking alone from just doing his on body weight so it's hardly a good idea for him to load up on weight.
@@davepazzaglia8294 Even if you weigh 200 lbs and can do a pushup with a TRX with your body almost flat (which would be insane) then your 'resistance' at the bottom is maybe 180 lbs and at the top it's maybe 120lbs, the rest of it is going straight through your feet to the floor you're standing on. Unless if you can do planche pushups...not going to happen. Now; is 120lbs a lot for a strong man who weighs 200 lbs? Not really, it's laughable, yet on a TRX it would be insane. Why? because unnecessary instability...which has zero carry over to stable surface, for example earth? ground? floors? platforms? anything besides TRX?
I have to agree with you, bands are much more versatile and they better match the strength curve in most exercises. Only for facepulls, the TRX matches the strength curve better. And the TRX is great for the slick floor bridge curl, for hamstrings and glutes.
We’ll, to start you’re form is terrible which makes it dangerous. Maybe if you used it correctly you’d be able to feel and see the benefits of the TRX. I found the TRX to be the best piece of equipment ever created. Btw did you know that covering your mouth while working out and in general is not healthy?
I have used TRX consistently for 2 years and gained 0 muscle. I think I am doing it right because I have read many TRX books and followed their advice. However, I still love it because it feels so good afterwards--like having enjoyed a deep tissue massage afterwards. So I think it is more like Yoga than muscle building.
@@davepazzaglia8294 I was able to perform 20 pullups on an actual pullup bar in the gym. Then covid came and I got myself a suspension trainer, was able to use it for rows as well as pullups. Unfortunately the instability factor was so high that I wasn't able to perform more than 8 pullups in a single set. A year later I went back to the actual pullup bar...and was able to perform 12 pullups. Meaning by working out with a suspension trainer I got weaker on stable solutions despite the fact that I trained a lot and did get better at suspension training over the year. This may just be an example but it is in line with what all the scientific evidence and actual experts point at, it makes zero sense to add unnecessary instability when there are more stable solutions which lead to a bigger/better training stimulus, force output, hypertrophy, strength...
@@davepazzaglia8294 Correct, so how many athletes compete on suspension trainer handles as opposed to solid surface? Are we living on a stable ground or not? What I'm explaining is that you won't get better at reallife tasks or sports, you'll only get better at suspension training.
I’ve used the trx for years as a substitute to gym at times and especially during the lockdown, but I never thought about the things pointed out here which makes sense! Thanks for the tip I’ll be trying out the normal elastic bands from now on 👍🏼
@@maikcwiedenbach yes it does, btw. as mentioned in another comment, i did suspension training for 12 months and was able to transfer to heavy kettlebells in a short amount of time. and YES, i have pics to prove it.
This guy hasn’t got a clue what is possible on a TRX, ignorant. I weigh 100kg so that is a decent amount of weight on pretty much all upper body exercises for me. It is limited in for legs but otherwise a TRX is good enough to build to a fair degree. Time under load principle, slow negatives. I hate ignorant people trying to preach.
Omg! I love TRX and we can do so many exercises, not just 3. And planks, and yoga TRX too, RIP TRX. These are very challenging to perform. I don't shake when I do it. Just saying :). Im very toned, thin and muscular too since I started a year ago.
Not sure why you’re trashing the TRX, it’s proven. It’s not for body building but it’s by no means a waste of money. And can you lose the mask when making videos?
Totally agree. Have struggled to reveal any greatness in the TRX. Pretty much every exercise I've done with it either feels like it's pointlessly easy or going to cause an injury to something like a rotator, lol. If they weren't so easy to make from trailer straps and leftover pvc pipe, it wouldn't exist in my home, lol. Y's, T's , and I's are about all it gets used for over here. Band are fantastic.
"Hey...🤔.uuuh....Miak...The (TRX) straps & Resistance Band's (Believe it (or) Not), "BOTH" serve their (purposes)....🧐, (TRX)...To (build (AND) improves upon "STABILIZATION & CONTROL" of muscle development as well as "FINE-TUNING" muscle definition, (Resistance Bands)...For "IMPROVED STRENGTH, Greater Muscle Activity, Less Injury & Greatest Muscle intensity during (workout sessions)."👍
1. It's Maik, not miak, Roland. 2. the title is hypertrophy which is precisely what the trx bands do not deliver because you are unstable. . 3. none of the stuff you quoted is backed up by data. 4. You can't fine tune a muscle . once you join a gym you will realize it.
Am I the only one who saw him shaking doing the push-up and flys? Looks like he needs TRX. My wife bought it. As I get older stability work is what I need. Maybe not the best to use it alone but great addition to weights, bands, and body weight workouts. No need to throw the TRX under the bus!
I have long covid which leads to shaking. Still 8x better than u
I'm sorry that you had covid. That really really is terrible. I'm glad that you made a full recovery because you have a great physique. but that was underdeveloped stabilizers during that push-up. You didn't seem to have that wobble during any other exercise. That's totally understandable. It's very difficult to do push-ups on a ring. It takes a lot of different muscles. I enjoy your videos keep up the content
@@maikcwiedenbach and I also agree, this is not great for bodybuilding at all.
@@maikcwiedenbach You did not even set the straps to the appropriate length before your push-ups and flys. Doubt it all you want, but attend one TRX class before you call it "insanely dangerous" on a public platform.
You clearly have no idea how to use the TRX and defensive, juvenile answers to constructive criticism makes that even more clear.
@@warbear55122
"You didn't seem to have that wobble during any other exercise."
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That is completely normal.
For starters, the TRX has a suboptimal resistance profile, especially for a pushup or fly since gravity provides the most resistance at the bottom of the movement which is also where your momentarm (of the humerus) happens to be the longest, you are already at a disadvantage in that position. Many struggle during this portion of the exercise as is, even on a stable surface.
For any type of row it is the exact opposite. For both exerxises though, the resistance is the lowest during peak contraction.
You cannot change the resistance on a TRX since it's always just gravity and thus bound to the laws of gravity. Changing your foot placement (to change the momentarm) changes the whole exercise and you will target different musclefibers.
Secondly, the TRX is a highly unstable tool or training device. In essence the TRX is an unstable surface rather than a resistance. Unstable surfaces lower force output or power output, muscle activation and consequently results, mainly strength.
My personal experience is identical to the science; after months of TRX training I was able to perform pullups, rows and pushups far better with the training straps. Then when I tried the fixed bar or surface again...it turned out that I was weaker than before I ever touched a TRX. This makes total sense if you understand adaptations.
Your muscles are "fighting" this instability, which indeed lowers tension. You are purposefully lowering the total work and the tension on a particular muscle for stability which is of no use anyway. You too can try this, especially if you have access to a smith machine; try pushups on the smith machine bar and on a suspension trainer (both set at the same height) and notice that you can perform more reps and bring more fatigue and tension to the pectoralis major with the bar.
In addition there is one thing I want to refute namely "stabilize muscles" or "stability training".
First of all, stabilizer muscles are a myth, they don't exist as a seperate muscle(group). What exists is neuromuscular adaptation (rate coding and recruitment and synchronization of motor units). What also exists is agonist-antagonist muscles and synergist muscles. These are always activated whether you are training with barbells, kettlebells, cable machines, bands or a TRX.
Balance training, just like every other style of training, is subject to the rule of specificity in training. This means that there is no need for a greater lack of balance as the one you (will) experience during daily activity, athletic performance or fitness endeavors. There is a time and place for stability training, the stability that is necessary for the exercises which will help you reach your goals, such as squats, split squats or lunges (ankle stability mostly).
Essentially by training on a TRX you get better at...TRX. It has no carry over effect to more stable surfaces, the ones you will experience all day every day or during any sport or task you may perform. It is a skill rather than a form of strength, it's neuromuscular adaptation and serves no purpose other than very specific improvement with a TRX. If your ultimate goal is to get good at TRX training then by all means stick to it, if you are like most individuals and your goals are hypertrophy, strength (in the real world) and fat loss then by all means swap it for a stable surface. You can connect a training bar between both straps with the use of a carabiner, this increases stability, you may notice that just by doing that you can perform more repititions of any exercise.
Him saying there's only 3 things to do with a trx told me all I needed to know about his mindset lol
That and working out with a mask 😶🌫️
@@bestill6635 this was a year ago, chances are it was his gym
@@luckypeanut9943 so you think he wised up since then?
remember all the top bodybuilders using a trx? me neither.
@@maikcwiedenbach Hmmm no. But I do know more examples than I can count of bodybuilders who ruined their health because of their unbalanced & close minded attitude towards implementing new health sustaining modalities into their training. The fact that you spend so much time working on your body yet failed to see benefits and the TRX says a lot about you. Unfortunately, what it’s saying is not that good. Just from a stretching & mobility standpoint, you of all people should be incorporating this tool. But… Good luck doing it your way.
If you know how to use the TRX properly, it is an amazing tool!
Not for building muscle though...
@@maikcwiedenbach
You are not going to look like a bodybuilder that is for sure but you can add muscle If done right. Look at gymnasts. Putting your feet up onto a, stable surface going down really low creates a good amount of overload. You can use a weighted vest.
You can elevate your body of the ground for more resistance. Also anchoring high above lifting full bodyweight. Time under tension. Squeeze and holds There are so many ways. Alot of people just do not know how to use it effectively.
@@maikcwiedenbach check out TRX traveller, built his whole physique with the TRX, I've have some good muscle gains with it as well, im sorry but your wrong about the TRX
this guy is a meat head. You can tell he has very poor stabilizer muscles. He just looks big.
@@maikcwiedenbach yes the TRX traveller dude based all his workouts on TRX and he looks great 👍
The trx is a fantastic tool.
@@ddwfw because they cant..they don't have body strength
Gymnastic rings are way better
@@Strobzz_SW I hesitate between gymnastic rings and TRX. Why do you think gymnastic rings are better ?
@@pauld3327 i use my gym rings as trx ciz i haven't found a way to hang my gym rings on the ceiling so for the time being, i am hooking my rings yo a door and usijg it as a TRX, its wonderful. Totally recommend a gymnastic ring over trx because you can do suspension training on rings.
Yes it is 💪
You can do dozens of exercises with the TRX, not 4-5. Clearly you aren't that familiar with it, hence you don't know the benefits. 🤦♂️
you can also do dozens of things with a cooking pan but that doesn't mean its a good idea
And you can do hundreds of exercises with gravity and a resistance band?
@@realityandnaturepill yeah you can
Facts
@@maikcwiedenbach you don't know shit
When it ist so poor, why are your arms shaking just by doing pushups?
I noticed that too…seems to be struggling quite a bit…TRX is awesome
@@boobtubeotaku
There's a difference between strength and skill, in this case a skill that is uneccessary.
The reason he is shaking is because of the added instability you get from training with a TRX, as he explains this instability kills tension...which leads to less muscle activation in the target muscle as a large portion of activation is being used solely for stability, not for strength.
That's the difference between bodybuilding and actual strength, aesthetic vs functionality
He's shaking because he's 583 years old. You would too at that age.
I think that both the trx and bands have their place in fitness.
You're wise.
For so much muscle, he seemed to struggle on the basic movements 😆 He says stability work kills tension? Crazy. Having to stabilize during the exercise is what helps to make you stronger. That is one of the great things about the TRX- it's not an isolated movement, you need to engage multiple parts of the body to do the exercise.
The title says bodybuilding aka hypertrophy.
Yeah what a clown. I am not a fan of TRX, but why make a video and put no effort into knowing about what you are doing. Makes you question anything he says. 9/10 Clown
@@maikcwiedenbachthe title is bullshit.
looks like Tarzan, plays like Jane
Man he really was giving y’all some bs excuses in these comments 😄😄😄…Suprised he didn’t go through all the comments with the same C-19 excuse….Bodybuilders and their f’n excuses…lifting all that weight, just to not be able to do the simple things 😄🤦🏾♂️Make it make sense, but they can’t
While the title seems obnoxious, it's actually pretty accurate... TRX is not for aesthetic "bodybuilding", it's for functional strength building while using and developing stabilizer muscles and forces you to engage your core on pretty much every exercise. The problem with bands, is you have the majority of the resistance at the end of the contraction, which is not always desired nor is functional. But that's my preference... Dynamic strength > dysfunctional aesthetic "strength" :) PS. building stabilizers prevents injury.
The T2 isotrainer solves all of those issues due to the force multiplier.
One look at actual bodybuilders competing on-stage after weeks of dieting and *not* taking anabolic drugs would change your mind...
@@davepazzaglia8294 lol in what way? You think posing on a stage is functional strength? A competition bodybuilder that hasn't trained mobility and stability who hikes up a mountain, climbs a rock wall, or attempts calisthenics will change your mind. The point is... 150+% weight/resistance at the end of a contraction isn't relatable to real life in many ways. Gravity is.
@@babalus101 I'm not talking about strength, who can lift what or how... I'm talking the muscle building aspect only.
Yes the resistance increases as the band is stretched more.
Then again, suspension trainers don't have the same resistance through the whole range of motion either and would typically give you the most resistance (through gravity) at the bottom of the movement. The problem is you're already at a disadvantage in the bottom of a movement because that's where your momentarm is the largest, your elbows move away from the shoulders (pushup, row...). On top of that you're also getting way less tension at peak contraction.
Therefore to say that the resistance profile of a band is flawed is to be ignorant of the flaws of the suspension trainer.
TRX was never intended to be a bodybuilding tool. It's closer to calisthenics than it is to pumping iron. If you want to get swole, you don't want to use a TRX, but if you want agility and functional strength, you probably don't want to get swole. Different tools for different jobs. Not all problems are nails.
Hence my title. Reading isn't for everyone i guess
Suspension trainers were never invented for bodybuilding. You're criticizing the wrong tool for the results you're mentioning. I've used these for years and they were never insanely dangerous for me and they work. I have no intention to build mass.
this literally the title " not a bodybuilding tool" guess reading and comprehension isn't your forte
A suspension trainer is a great tool, but it’s not meant for bodybuilding.
This guy doesn’t have a clue
I’m 62 years old now
Free weights kill my joints
And this TRX device is a lifesaver
No, you can’t do everything with that
But you can do the basics very well
I feel like my chest development has gotten even better because now I can really feel the exercise
All the time I was lifting weights and different machines
I could’ve been using this fantastic tool
It’s portable
And I don’t have to fill my condo with any kind of home gym
I’m glad I found it
This guy confuses stories with studies. 62 years old and still no clue how science works. Adorable.
if you blindly copy what you see others doing, weights will kill your joints. i'm older than you and i use weights where i have muscle imbalances.
It sounds like you're saying bands are better for hypertrophy than suspension training, despite bands lacking tension in the stretched position. Is this right?
Instability kills hypertrophy
@@maikcwiedenbach instability does NOT kill hypertrophy. Maybe it doesn't generate hypertrophy but it certainly will not kill it. someone need to take a course in "english comp"?
it was previously believed that cardio negates muscles built. however, recent studies negate that belief. the same can be said on your comment.
you got it in reverse. when the band is stretched, there is a lot of tension.why do you think it snaps back when you suddenly release it?
I don't get a good muscular strech when using bands for flys, curls etc. Which is why I'm considering TRX gear. Using stabilizer muscles is a plus for me, but anyone trying to avoid that should probably stick to weight machines
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i've had no success with weight machines. they were designed for people with standard measurements. i have a biologically stouter build and shorter arms. free weights, cable machines, and kettlebells work quite well for me. mind you, machines are meant for beginners, like the smith machine, to develop proper form and prevent injuries.
I don't know where this guy gets his information 🤔
Speaking as a physical therapist it is the best way to establish strength in your core, its an excellent way to tone up your body as well as gain muscle.
Atleast he should have said " this is coming from his knowledge ".
Which is why every pro bodybuilder uses it. As per qualification I teach at a little known school called nyu. U?
@@maikcwiedenbach
As I said, I'm a PT at Longbeach Memorial Hospital. To say that TRX or any like it is a poor substitute for its building strength and muscle is a false claim. Not only because I and my team use there's many many medical research that proves your wrong. If it's your opinion then 🤷 there's nothing I can say about it.
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@@maikcwiedenbach Don't act like a bully because people disagree with you. You need to act more professionally and accept that you stand alone with your view on TRX. Furthermore you aren't even doing the exercises correctly.
@@maikcwiedenbach You are delusional as hell, no offense.
This is still a stupid argument. The TRX is an incredible body weight tool that enhances stability and core strength.
The title clearly states bodybuilding tool, not core. Reading is cool.
@@maikcwiedenbach your video still makes assertions that the added stability is dangerous, which doesn't make sense. I just don't understand your stance on the TRX at all. You point out 3 exercises, that you sorta, demonstrate, but then move to bands as your go to. Yeah I like bands too but we're talking about different strength curves altogether which is why they're so useful for rehab. I suppose If you are talking only about body building for the stage then I 100% agree with you, but most people actually need to work on extra core stability, grip strength, balance, mobility etc. TRX is a great tool for enhancing your overall ability to lift heavy weight. I simply don't understand your arguement. Just say you just don't like it. That I can understand, it's not everyone's cup of tea.
Not attacking others on what they post is also cool.
@@morrisboris6877 or people will listen to stupid takes, so ya gotta call em out. This was one of the dumbest arguments. Bye now
I mix TRX up with resistance band, YBell and barbell. While TRX is not the only way to get fit, it’s an important part of my daily routine. With all due respect, u need to do more research and not sound so negative.
It's a hypertrophy video. But pls post your research
The way you performed the chest press was wrong. You should tighten your core throughout the movement. If you had done it the right way, you would have liked it. I suggest you do more research.
😅😅😅👍
not defending what's his name. how does one "tighten your core"? have you ever used a suspension strap in your life? i hear lots of self-proclaimed fitness experts on youtube and their cult-like viewers yell out "engage that core" and have no idea what the core is. they're just repeating what they heard somewhere else.
@@Know-nx5yo If I hadn't known what "tighten your core" meant, I wouldn't have pointed it out after watching him perform exercises in this video. There are tons of videos on TH-cam teaching people how to tighten their core while doing pushups. And tighten your core is tighten your core whether you're doing regular pushups or TRX chest press. Same principle.
@@fernandoz2023 so, what is it? i'm sure others want to know.
Why the TRX is a Poor Bodybuilding Tool. Because it wasn't created for bodybuilding. It was created by Navy Seals for Navy Seals, so they could workout when deployed.
Correct. There are better options
I agree the TRX is probably not a bodybuilding tool
But I’ll tell you what
At 61 years old, I’m making progress again
My body is looking more athletic
And I really love the portability of it
And a TRX is dirt cheap compared to weights
I’m just sorry I found it so late
Try it out for a couple weeks
You will feel the pump in your muscles no doubt
good for you. not everything is suited for everyone.
Looks great for calisthenics training. I understand its limits for bodybuilding.
“Why the TRX is a poor bodybuilding tool”
Proceeds to use it wrong. What a joke of a review.
The only thing wrong with the TRX is it’s price tag & single anchor point.
Pls elaborate how to create overload esp pulling and legs. .oh wait...I am talking to a bot
@@maikcwiedenbach by adjusting leverages. Not exactly rocket science so if you train people for a living you should know that.
And there’s also this thing called a weighted vest
There’s this thing called a weight vest
Lmao. I was thinking the same thing
I think it would be better for you to go through the trx tactical training 12 weeks. ( no cheating!) For a few reasons.
1. You obviously have never actually trained with it based on your form. You would get better muscle contraction if you had someone work with you on the straps.
2. It would help your muscle control and core stabilization.
3. It would greatly help your flexibility.
But your right some of the things you showed are horribly dangerous based on the form you were demonstrating. To throw shade on a piece of equipment that you obviously don’t use, or have any knowledge on isn’t the way to go. So just a challenge 12 weeks do it with a trained trx instructor then tell me its “dangerous” I’m not disagreeing that it will give you the same results as traditional body building. But it does build muscle.
Kiddo. The title says bodybuilding tool. Now Google me. Look at my pics. Look at yourself. Go cry
@@maikcwiedenbach okay here's a good test what's the ability now I noticed that when you were doing the push-up you were shaky. Had you even use the TRX system before? Now I'm not going to disagree that weight training will build muscle, but have you talked to anyone who has used it to Yorick system, and has built muscle from it? Apparently you think that only using weights will get you the physique you want. I say give it the 12 weeks go through the training and then come back with another video on your experience
@@maikcwiedenbachhe doesn't need to Google you, someone like you who has gained some extra muscles with steroids, yet is struggling to perform basic TRX movements.. What to do with those muscles then?
The TRX company faced numerous class action lawsuits because people were injured using it. This can easily be googled.
what's this "no cheating" you're talking about?
TRX isn't for you.
If we are strictly talking about bodybuilding I would agree. There are far better options. But the alternatives he gave aren't much better strictly from the bodybuilding point of view either. It's a tool in your tool belt. It has it's place for sure and there is nothing wrong with using a TRX.
The fact is, TRX is not a better solution to weight and traditional gym for building muscle. But for fitness and having cor strength and a healthy body? TRX is one of the best equipments out there
This guy needs a TRX basics class. The TRX isn't marketed as "bodybuilding" tool. Bands are indeed a good tool.
This guy needs an English comp class so he can read and comprehend the title.
@@maikcwiedenbach not defending or slamming anyone, but comp at the university level means composition. an english comp class is a writing class and does not teach language comprehension.
This guy is with the traditional weights and not open to anything else. What I have noticed with people who use the TRX system, he said they have more flexibility than a person like this who would struggling to do just a simple push up with the TRX system
Title says bodybuilding tool, not flexibility tool
I agree that bands are more versatile than TRX in terms of the number of different movements one can perform using bands. However, I think TRX is actually a better tool for hypertrophy (TRX bicep curls and tricep extensions) because at high resistance, bands will not allow you to go through the full ROM with equal force done by the muscle.
Neither will the TRX...it's about biomechanics.
Gravity's direction is always down or vertical. Therefore you create more resistance as you create more horizontal distance between where you grab the TRX and where you are touching the ground. Take a pushup for example, it's extremely easy if you are standing almost vertically (barely any horizontal distance between feet and hands so gravity has a smaller effect.
You see, a TRX does not create any resistance, gravity does so a TRX is always bound to the laws of gravity.
More specifically, during a single repition of any exercise, the highest intensity will always be at the bottom of the movement. This is true for pushup, row, bicep curl, tricep extension...
I am definetely not a fan of that load pattern as most individuals struggle at this part of the repition or to "get out of the bottom" anyway, especially beginners. Because of this, most individuals will be under-loading most of the repitition so the load won't be too heavy for them at the bottom.
@@realityandnaturepill so you think a combination of weights and bands would be a better idea?
@@nikosaba1664
Suspension trainers and bands both don't have constant resistance, however they have an opposite pattern. Where gravity with a TRX provides the least resistance, a band will provide the most.
Perhaps combining a suspension trainer and bands can have a complementary effect.
Then again you still have the lack of stability with the suspension trainer, this decreases force output and therefore you won't see the same results (hypertrophy and strength).
Bands do have constant 'tension' though and are much more versatile than a suspension trainer. If you could buy one training tool it should be a set of resistance bands.
Other than combining tools I'd rather just have anything with constant tension or a weight.
At the moment there are some compact constant tension cable machines being developed such as the Unitree Pump.
@@realityandnaturepill I assume that also bodyweight exercises are in the same pattern like trx so they are inferior for building hypertrophy such as a pull ups which hard on the bottom... With weights on a barbell row the tension is constant. Have I understand good?
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It's not constant because it's also a weight, meaning gravitational pull of a mass, it's just more stable and has a better load pattern than a suspension trainer.
The pullup is a great exercise...on a fixed bar. More stability is better.
At the bottom you have the least "resistance" because your arms and gravity are almost aligned, that's why you can do a dead hang much longer than a hang at the top.
The most resistance is when your elbows are the furthest away from the vertical line, that's the middle of the movement with 90 degrees angle in the elbows. That's also where your muscles can provide the most force.
Weights and bodyweight don't create a constant resistance, but the resistance usually matches where you are strongest.
Bodyweight and weights usually have almost the same pattern, for example a pushup and a bench press. Your bodyweight is a weight too, just not quantifiable or an adjustable resistance.
If you find everything that takes a little balance dangerous maybe you should work on your balance, the body is not just about having big muscles to be functional
Hence the title bodybuilding tool. Reading is a fine art
So is not attacking others when they disagree with you.
He never said anything about balance. He said "stability". Look! There's a dictionary over there!
This guy is the most negative on fitness .
Ur body does not know what the resistance is May it be a 6 pack of beer or 5 gallon bucket of water .
He’s clueless
I have an idea. You post your pics, i set up mine. Case closes?
@@maikcwiedenbach posting pics wouldn't do the justice.. you are bodybuilder who's on steroids, hence you are enhanced. Not everyone wants to be injected and look a giant. TRX is a fitness tool, for normal person it gives lean muscle, that's what most of us need.
Nd let me tell you, i can post my pics whereas you post yours. I'm telling you I'm gonna get more appreciation as I'm natural unlike you.
Wow. Looks like someone failed physics. Of course 5 gallons of water weighs heavier than a 6-pack of beer.
Gym equipment of any kind, are just tools, but if you're broke, and can't afford a gym membership, or home equipment etc, then situps, pushups jogging etc will get you great results while maintaining a sensible diet of course
Bands have broken on me and the longevity of bands isn’t nearly as long as the trx.
Different tools imo
well, bands are way cheaper than the trx. you could have bought 10 times the bands for what the trx costs. but then, there are better quality generic straps at the fraction of the cost of a trx.
This video makes no sense. Resistance Bands and TRX are 2 different pieces of equipment. No real information was given. Just a personal opinion was made clear to me. Sorry, but I need facts and proper testing. Don't think I'm who you are targeting. Wish you the best.
Instability? Tension? Versatility?...
Did you watch the video?
Your weak.... look at you shake... lmao
Kiddo I swam world cups. Made hall of fame, was on the cover of muscle and fitness, won the musclemania 2x..you?
The man is clearly about to hurt himself
@@maikcwiedenbach
You are shaking because the "suspension" trainer is nothing like a solid surface.
If you are not shaking during everyday life activities or real sports activities then you are not weak.
Imagine this, I am not kidding...
A few years ago I was doing an internship as a fitness trainer in a local fitness, the woman who was meant to be smarter than me and coach me had me do squats on a bosuball (of course).
I was shaking like crazy (ankles) because of the unstable surface so the woman started explaining how I was weak and not well trained at all.
This is absurd, I was 22 years of age at the time and have never felt weak, if I were really weak then that should have been obvious years ago during activities that matter, not at the age of 22 while squatting on a bosuball.
Scientifically, there's a thing called 'dynamic correspondence', it basically means to train in ways that are similar to what you want to get better at. For most of us this means training on a stable surface...because we are land animals.
@@realityandnaturepill she was right, you are weak and just make excuses for your own weakness.
@@Ampersand1988
You're looking for reasons to think you are strong by adding extra instability you need to overcome instead of just lifting heavier or...actually being stronger. I don't care about strength that has no carry over effect to normal tasks or weights.
You are probably weak everywhere else but a set of straps and some yoga poses (that don't do anything but make you better with these straps and poses) can sure put a smile on your face. When the training becomes the goal, it's not training..it's wasting your time.
Hard to take this guy serious, shaking doing a simple pushup. And of course the mask, thats just stupid.
hugs. I am 230 at 5% and 6 2... and you?
@@maikcwiedenbach I'm sure you are 230 and swam world cups etc. But you don't now. I used to cycle race in europe professionally, I don't now and don't use that as some reason to back up what I am today. You shook on basic TRX exercises which means now matter how big your guns are, your stabiliser muscles (the ones girls can't see and go 'cooo' at) are very weak. You provided the evidence, accept what it shows. Being 6' 2" is genetic, not an achievement :)
TRX or suspension trainer was not intended for body building. It was created to get fit not muscular. I'd rather be like navy seals than some people out there making videos about negativity 🤔
As it says in the title. Poor bodybuilding tool.
@@maikcwiedenbach TRX is a not a bodybuilding tool. How can be good at it?
I’d rather be a Navy Seal fit than bodybuilder fit
A lot of people, men and women, have put out tons of videos claiming it's for body building. And they have pretty bad form too. But they get tons of cult-like followers.
Have you ever used a suspension strap yourself? Or are you one of those TH-cam addicts who believe what the TH-cam influencers say. The TRX was not invented to get people fit. It's was intended to to used by navy seals to maintain there strength when they don't have access to a gym.
The fact that he’s shaking doing these days that he needs to incorporate stability excersizes with the Trx bands
What the hell are you talking about?!?!… Gymnasts use rings which are proven to not only strengthen,
but also build massive muscles. And basically the same as a TRX. All you have to do is look at a gymnast body to prove your theory wrong.
gymnastis don't rely on rings alone. they lift weights as well. don't you watch behind the scenes shows on how gymnasts train? and they do NOT have massive muscles.
To make bands more comfortable on the hands, some sort of well designed special gloves would help a lot.
Or maybe just some kind of comfortable handle system.
I find bare bands to be extremely uncomfortable, especially with high resistance.
I have bike gloves n it works great
look up James Grage undesun. He made gloves specific for band training
Big carabiner + any handle, you are welcome.
@@realityandnaturepill good idea, thanks.
TRX puts out resistance bands with handles now. they're Uber expensive like their suspension straps. better to wear lifting gloves which work just as well.
I’ve been working out with TRX for the last 2-3 years and I’m ripped up! I love it!
thats a story
@Rahmankjeldson Fantastic!! So happy for you brother! Would you recommend to others? I have the Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells and am looking to incorporate other stability bodybuilding into my routine. Don’t sweat the haters.
@maikcwiedenbach Thank you for an honest demonstration of what NOT to do with the TRX. I think you perfectly demonstrated what terrible form looks like from someone unfamiliar with the product and how it’s intended to be used. I thought it fitting given that you are wearing a mask in this video (yes I know it is from 2y ago). Were you also demonstrating who to properly restrict your oxygen intake during a workout? Looks like you nailed that too.
@@DarthInkling yes I do!
you don't get ripped with any kind of bodybuilding, unless you're on steroids.
Yeah, the TRX is such crap, says they guy who, despite being fit, is shaking and panting as he demonstrates the first 3 examples of exercises on the TRX. Not to mention, how he throws shade at the TRX for what he calls a 'fat mans pull-up' then turns around to rave about these resistance bands where he demonstrates the same exercise (basically a row aka a fat man's pull-up) talking about how it's so much better. Out of the two, the exercise, by far, and much more accurately, fits the description of a 'fat mans pull-up' when performed on the handicapped resistance bands. It's gain to see that are constricting back to their starting shape, hence assisting in pulling the person up and taking work off the biceps and deltoids. Lets not forget resistance bands can and are suggested to be used with the TRX to provide more of a challenge. Also, the point of suspension bands is to use the weight of ones body, using resistance bands as shown in the examples in this video, are counterintuitive as they end up doing most of the work, pulling the person up, not allowing the person to truly on his or her muscles to do the work. If that's the case, what's the point?
If someone is worried about safety or skill-level, as an adult (a child shouldn't use equipment without their parents approval and/or adult supervision) a person should have enough common sense to, not only know their limitations, but when trying new equipment out to take it easy and test it first and to be self aware as to how comfortable, safe and secure they feel while using it. If they're new to exercise, have a buddy there to help spot them, help teach them, to motivate them and just in case anything should happen (even a seasoned runner can have a heart attack on a treadmill if, say for instance, they were born with a mild to moderate heart condition). Lastly, for most exercises, equipment and machines, there are ways to modify workouts to fit every individual persons needs. I mean, a person doesn't have to be a genius to know if they never used suspension straps and they havent worked out in a year, that they shouldn't extend the straps to where they are at a 45° angle with the floor than go and attempt a butterfly press. Come on now.
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Smart, 45° angle at the bottom of a press equals standing vertical at the top meaning zero resistance at peak contraction.
Newbies have so much of a sticky point and lack of strength/stability with suspension trainers that they'll have to decrease the intensity so much that they'll get nothing out of it.
Meanwhile you don't have to be an expert to realize that anything you can do with straps you can do with a stable training solution, especially if you have a smith machine in the gym (at least the smith machine has a use then). Think of asutralian pullups or inverted rows, pullups, pushups, tricep pushups and tricep extensions, curls or reverse curls...The more stable solution allows anyone (and especially beginners) to activate the target muscle better, because they are not having the fight the unnecessary instability. Look into force output, hypertrophy and max.strength. Listen to experts like Mike Israetel.
For example: how many pushups can you do versus how many could you do with a TRX and your body almost flat? You do realize that you're lowering the training stimulus for no benefit at all?
The 45° butterfly remark was in reference to him using that specific example as reason to dissuade a person who may be looking into suspension straps as one of the many paths to getting back into fitness. If a person doesn't feel a particular machine, piece of equipment, certain class or type of activity isn't right for themselves, it shouldn't be a green light to stand on their soap box to expostulate as if they're an expert, with mounds of scientific data and clinical research, when in actuality nearly every gratuitous claim made was moot and did little to abet the intendment for or the plight of this video.
My point being, hold your beliefs near and dear to your heart, share them with the universe, if you're so inclined but do so in a fashion where others know that the comments being made are your opinion based upon your personal experience and don't sit there in some vain, albeit failed, attempt to appear more qualified than you actually are and act like you're offering upvaluable truths to help those less informed out. Be transparent about it and if you're goal is to warn others because you claim to be worried about them, maybe instead remind them to seek assistance or professional training if they can afford that.
If someone is interested in a particular activity to get them off the couch and better themselves, don't discourage that by bashing the thing they're interested in or remark in an overly excessive manner and sharing completely made up statements about how harmful said activity is, so much so that they're likely to injure themselves. All that does is perpetuate unintentional fear mongering, scaring people into talking themselves out of trying something that would be only positive and healthy for them. That's not cool.
That being said, who are you to say a vertical butterfly press on suspension straps is pointless? It's not pointless for someone who just had their shoulder rebuilt. Who can't hold their arm, even just elbow to shoulder height, and rotate the cuff to retain preoperative range of motion. Usain Bolt might not think talking 5 steps is anything but to a super morbidly obese person who hasn't walked much at all over the past 3 years and not at all while unassisted, that 5 steps is, in that moment, their greatest accomplishment. Just because it's nothing to some person, or even most people, doesn't mean it's nothing. Guaranteed it's something to someone.
I mean, doctors worldwide can all agree any movement is good movement. They will even stress upon their patients who use walkers or may even be bed-bound, to partake in 30, 15, hell, even 5 minutes of some kind of movement at least 3 times a week. They'll suggest things like chair aerobics or a bed routine of leg lifts and cross-over reaches with bent knees, even people with total paralysis have home health sides and nurses that stretch them massage their muscles to increase circulation and slow down atrophy and contraction. So, any way a person can be active, pushing themselves above and beyond their normal daily activity level at whatever a good moderate pace is for them and for any length of time, no matter how easy or ineffective it may seem, is better than being sedative. The key being above and beyond their normal, which over time should increase but it's not a race. It's a personal journey that, if they aren't discouraged to do so, can be rewarding and empowering as they take charge of their health and their lives. Hopefully more people will put down the tech for an hour and choose to better themselves, physically because it's not too late; not for them or anybody else. So long as they got breath in their lungs, it's not too late... and who knows, in the future, that person who started their bed-aerobics today might be lifting more than or running further than your average American. (With persistence that shouldn't be too hard to surpass, lol) {In the melody of 'Come On Get Happy'] 🎶Come On Get Active🎵 - ✌🏼🤗
@@opcpixie
Totally agree that any form of training is better than none at all, as long as you're achieving results.
That being said my comment was purely based on some concepts and simple science, the only advice I'd give is that if you can chose then go for a stable type of training.
@@maikcwiedenbach you're a clown bro. i'm as big as you without bodybuilding BS, just from actual strength training and martial arts. you probably couldn't beat up my girlfriend. i probably can lift more than you too...
He is struggling to a basic standing press 😅 I would say his stability and core is the issue. I mean I prefer rings but you should be able to do one a handed press up on a single ring looking in his shape. Trx is is peasy
kiddo, I went to the olympics, won the musclemania, made every fitness mag, made it through covid, had cancer, build a million dollar co in NY. You? a troll
How weak is this guy, he was shaking like crazy from such a simple trx move.
Shows how actually weak body builders are.
There's plenty of ways to make it more stable to Overload the muscle More but o nly people with a brain know this
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TRX easy to learn that will cause Gym coachs to lost their jobs.
Will cause...lose their jobs. Spelling and grammar please.
@@maikcwiedenbach vernacular doesn't follow rules of grammar. the versatility of the english language in north america allows the speaker to be understood when he speaks in a variety of ways. but what he says is just drivel.
I definitely wouldn't say TRX is poor. It is very good and can be used for regular and variable whole body exercising pretty well.
But at same time i agree - bands are better because of their elastcity which adds tension, longer range of motion, variability and workout effectiveness in the final result. Also pre-workout stretches are very pleasant and effective with bands. So I prefer bands but TRX is not bad. As well as a "classical gym" with loads of machines and heavy iron is not poor.
meh. i get complete range of motion with suspension straps. you most likely have lumpy muscles or aren't doing the exercises correctly.
I've rewatched the video and support what he says, but only partially.
He starts off with saying there are only 3 things you can do with a TRX: pushing, pulling, but he doesn't mention what the 3rd is. This could be a problem with communication. In bodybuilding, all exercises involve either pushing or pulling, so he is correct.
He goes on to say that because the TRX creates instability, it takes focus away from developing muscles because you're busy concentrating on having stabiity. This is also true.
He then demonstrates how unstable you are when using the straps.
What I don't agree with is that suspension straps will not develop muscles. I used the TRX for a couple of months and realized that I couldn't make gains because I developed stabilty really quickly, so I switched to straps that created rotational movement. It took a few more months after that to develop stability on that one.
After have developed stability, I was able to develop a great amount of strength and muscles with that strap.
The suspension straps will develop strength and mass in the upper body, but is pretty useless with legs. For that, I relied on leg presses, deadlifts, and kettlebell swings.
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It’s part of a workout routine. It’s quite good for core exercises and you can workout the abs. You use you’re body weight and the pendulous effect. I’ve taken it on vacation as well.
yes but the title is " bodybuilding tool" not core exercise
@@maikcwiedenbach you need to incorporate it with bodybuilding, whatever that means? Bodybuilding and weightlifting are old terms. We didn’t have core conditioning back in the 1970s, only weightlifting, calisthenics and bodybuilding. The reference was you were looking for a complete physique. Conditioning the core and stabilizing the body is just as important. A weak core, not engaging the muscles and isolating the regiment often times leads to no significant gains and injuries.
No significant gains and injuries? What is this in references to?
people who do 1 rep max get injured all the time, because they're ego lifting.
I do warmups and stretching before a workout, and foam rolling and stretching afterwards, and have never gotten injured.
That's pretty hilarious to see his arms shaking so much on the push movements on the TRX.
He's like 378 years old. I'm sure you'd be the same at that age.
Bands have a tendency to snap at your balls....
GAWD, bro. what are you using the bands for?
Thank you! My trainer has me using these but it’s no good. I got stronger just using machines and dumbbells. Yesterday didn’t feel my workout was good where it needed to be.
A fat man's pull up? That's harsh. TRX rows are a good alternative for those who can't yet do regular pull ups.
you're kinda harsh yourself it could be an idiom in his native language. I speak French and there are tons of idioms that sound harsh in english
We will see who gets fat first and what about stamina, he left that out
Bodybuilding tool...as for fat etc check my pics
Using the TRX will not develop stamina. Conditioning develops stamina.
That is not correct. The TRX is basicly a core training tool. It was never made for bodybuilding.
Yes. Hence the title of the video. Reading is tough...for some
@@maikcwiedenbach it is less the title, it is more what you are saying in your video that is not correct and not suitable to your title. If someone doesn't know how to use the trx then i recomend not to speak about it. My oldest client was 80 and she never had pain from the trx training.
@@personalbodyde i take it english isn't your native language, neither it is it mine. the video made it clear that the trx is unsuitable to build muscle.
@@maikcwiedenbach well my english is good enough to understand that what you are saying in your video is not correct.
you need to tell that to all the youtube influencers
What makes a workout tool truly effective?
Attitude and mindset.
You don't have to be an expert on every workout tool or know the perfect form to achieve maximum results. Thanks to today's technology, you can learn from professionals. With platforms like TH-cam, TikTok, IG, and TRX apps, you can easily follow step-by-step instructions. Even if the person in this video doesn't know how to use this specific equipment, they claim it's the worst and least effective. This clearly shows a negative attitude towards working out and a weak mindset. But here's the thing: if the TRX didn't work, why would military personnel use it to train for battle or build their overall strength? And why would fitness instructors continue to recommend it? It's obvious that this individual in the video has made a poor judgment. Instead of promoting the use of the TRX with resistance bands as a more efficient training method, they completely miss the point. Perhaps the gym owns the TRX equipment, or maybe it's even yours, and you're frustrated because you haven't taken the time to research how to use it correctly.
With the right attitude and mindset, guided by proper instruction, you can achieve greatness in your health and strength. Without it, you're just a clueless individual with unresolved issues.
Nope. Physics still matter
@@maikcwiedenbach yes is you know what you are doing but if you don’t then yeah that’s that.
Trained for the last 20 years. And getting older found the trx and love it. Remember this is reviewed by a German. They just think different in a snobby type of way.
Stories aren't studies.
@@maikcwiedenbach show me the studies that trx is ineffective.
Like for instance this one regarding my specific situation as an aging athlete.www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4833470/
Or how about the muscle activation studies that has been done on it?
Point is when mixed with other training it is effective. Just bad mouthing something and not looking at any other factors at play is just so black and white.
Not a fan of the TRX brand myself, as it is ridiculously expensive and there are cheaper alternatives.
You completely missed the point on the purpose of the suspension strap, as do the many who are promoting it on TH-cam.
The purpose is to develop the stabilizer muscles. these muscles keep you balanced and prevent you from falling over when you move. If used continuously over time, you will develop the other muscles which dumbbells, machines, and resistance bands target.
Besides not being a fan of the brand, i find straps that provide rotational movement to be superior to the TRX
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Use it for conditioning. You’re out of breath.
It's called lung damage from covid. I wouldn't wish it on you
Suspension straps, workout bands and an AB roller.
Another thing is TRX is doing way better than he is
actually, trx faced multiple class action lawsuits and filed for bankruptcy a decade ago. there's also the inferior trx "home" which also goes by "fit" and "go". the name changes often.
Gymnastic rings are way better because you have much liberty adjusting the grip and with the trx not so much
meh. you have to learn the false grip with gym rings. you don't with suspension straps.
TRX is a very good tool for row exercises but not that fantastic for presses...
is this a prank?
He is even struggling on the pushups😂
Dont take advice from someone alone in the gym with a mask
Well i am jacked and you're not
@@maikcwiedenbach is that what you consider an argument ? Better stick to your day job bubba
jeez! what's with slamming people wearing masks in the gym. at the time, it was believed that covid infected aspirates linger in the air and breathing it in will result in getting infected. this hasn't been disproven. i've caught colds and flus from the gym because people who are too indignant to stay home when sick are coughing out a lung at the gym.
My TRX is eating dust for almost 6 years. I am more into Weights, Running and Cycling. I hate TRX
OPPS. Well I just ordered a TRX suspension about a half hour ago from TRX official site and came across this video shortly after. I do have resistance bands and look forward for the TRX delivery. Thanks for sharing and like your band demos👍🏾☺️
How has your experience been with TRX?
Slow controlled movements on the TRX are great. Learn to stabilize yourself and you'll do great. Look up Jay Vincent bodyweight training
@@cobra4961 Thanks . Been slacking on use of it due to studying obligations but will go full force using it soon. Had it too long to not put much time in it but believe me will get my money worth out of it. Will look up Jay Vincent up.
TRX is a very good tool for row exercises but not that fantastic for presses..
Wrong! Trx traveller explains proper muscle building techniques with the TRX. I will vouch that the TRX is good for muscle buildup
You vouching isn't a study nor does it change biology. Its just a story...
@@maikcwiedenbach
Ok…
Not defending what's his name, TRX traveller's photos are photoshopped like other social media influencers.
TRX traveller also has bad form
What about Trx with a weighted vest?
TRX with a weighted vest or a loaded backpack is nice, but this bully who made the video is shaking alone from just doing his on body weight so it's hardly a good idea for him to load up on weight.
You shouldn't need a weighted vest with the TRX because you can manipulate the resistance by simply changing your angle...
@@davepazzaglia8294 thanks for the passive-aggressive smart tone, very encouraging 👍
@@davepazzaglia8294
Even if you weigh 200 lbs and can do a pushup with a TRX with your body almost flat (which would be insane) then your 'resistance' at the bottom is maybe 180 lbs and at the top it's maybe 120lbs, the rest of it is going straight through your feet to the floor you're standing on. Unless if you can do planche pushups...not going to happen.
Now; is 120lbs a lot for a strong man who weighs 200 lbs? Not really, it's laughable, yet on a TRX it would be insane. Why? because unnecessary instability...which has zero carry over to stable surface, for example earth? ground? floors? platforms? anything besides TRX?
I have to agree with you, bands are much more versatile and they better match the strength curve in most exercises. Only for facepulls, the TRX matches the strength curve better. And the TRX is great for the slick floor bridge curl, for hamstrings and glutes.
Never take fitness advice from a guy who is juiced to the gills.
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@@maikcwiedenbach tren, deca , or HRT?
You think? Go look up the many juiced up bodybuilders on TH-cam and see how many millions of subscribers they each have.
Don't do steroids, bro. Those who do end up with fat bellies and shrivelled up testicles.
We’ll, to start you’re form is terrible which makes it dangerous. Maybe if you used it correctly you’d be able to feel and see the benefits of the TRX. I found the TRX to be the best piece of equipment ever created. Btw did you know that covering your mouth while working out and in general is not healthy?
Kiddo...it was the pandemic. 2nd what do u base your statement on? Do you have a great physique to show?
hmmmm...you need to tell all the surgeons that covering the mouth is bad for them too. it's prevents the spreading of germs.
Ah, yes. Let’s use bands and have little to no tension for the majority of our eccentric movements. Sounds great for bodybuilding🤡
You can attach bands in any direction, not just one.
I have used TRX consistently for 2 years and gained 0 muscle. I think I am doing it right because I have read many TRX books and followed their advice. However, I still love it because it feels so good afterwards--like having enjoyed a deep tissue massage afterwards. So I think it is more like Yoga than muscle building.
Which exercises did you do? Which routine did you follow? How did you progress your exercises? What was your diet like?
@@davepazzaglia8294
I was able to perform 20 pullups on an actual pullup bar in the gym.
Then covid came and I got myself a suspension trainer, was able to use it for rows as well as pullups. Unfortunately the instability factor was so high that I wasn't able to perform more than 8 pullups in a single set.
A year later I went back to the actual pullup bar...and was able to perform 12 pullups. Meaning by working out with a suspension trainer I got weaker on stable solutions despite the fact that I trained a lot and did get better at suspension training over the year.
This may just be an example but it is in line with what all the scientific evidence and actual experts point at, it makes zero sense to add unnecessary instability when there are more stable solutions which lead to a bigger/better training stimulus, force output, hypertrophy, strength...
@@realityandnaturepill Or... it's simply an example of the age-old principle that you're always going to do best at what you practice most.
@@davepazzaglia8294
Correct, so how many athletes compete on suspension trainer handles as opposed to solid surface?
Are we living on a stable ground or not?
What I'm explaining is that you won't get better at reallife tasks or sports, you'll only get better at suspension training.
I like them to warm up, I, Y, T’s but one is better off with rings. Tools like this were helpful in rehabbing my elbow but mostly they are a novelty.
you left out the M, that's why it's a novelty. i developed a very strong upper back by doing timmies.
Steroids and bands may be good for some,but I prefer the TRX
I’ve used the trx for years as a substitute to gym at times and especially during the lockdown, but I never thought about the things pointed out here which makes sense! Thanks for the tip I’ll be trying out the normal elastic bands from now on 👍🏼
As he shakes trying to stabilize while doing the exercise
I prefer resistance band
fair
When you say BODYBUILDING you are looking at steroids
Simplified views are en vogue.
It's good for certain things. But definitely limited.
Amen
like everything else, it depends on what your goals are.
@Know-nx5yo
He is talking about building muscle and he is not wrong. You aren't going to blow up on that equipment.
I like using TRX with 20lb weight vest very challenging.
Love the TRX and bands for pilates always engaging the core.
how do TRX and pilate bands engage the core? lots of fitness hacks tell you to engage the core.
It's not meant to be for bodybuilding it's meant for strength training
hence the video title. it doesn't build strength either btw
@@maikcwiedenbach yes it does, btw. as mentioned in another comment, i did suspension training for 12 months and was able to transfer to heavy kettlebells in a short amount of time. and YES, i have pics to prove it.
Anyone seeing you struggling to do that TRX Push-Ups knows that you are a diletant trying to look like a teacher 😂😂😂
This guy hasn’t got a clue what is possible on a TRX, ignorant. I weigh 100kg so that is a decent amount of weight on pretty much all upper body exercises for me. It is limited in for legs but otherwise a TRX is good enough to build to a fair degree. Time under load principle, slow negatives. I hate ignorant people trying to preach.
Algorithms. 100kg at 30% bf isn't something to write home about
Glad I didn't listen to him on X3 he was dead wrong. So I'm not listening to him on sling trainers either got one coming in the mail
Pics or it doesn't count
@@maikcwiedenbach go put your mask back on and enjoy your communism
Who said that trx is a bodybuilding tool?
The trx jedis
all the TH-cam influencers who promote it as one
Omg! I love TRX and we can do so many exercises, not just 3. And planks, and yoga TRX too, RIP TRX. These are very challenging to perform. I don't shake when I do it. Just saying :). Im very toned, thin and muscular too since I started a year ago.
3 movement patterns..not exercises
TRX is for core training😢,if your Core strong enough you can use TRX efficiently , otherwise train your core first
the title is rather clear...
your comment is running around in circles
was listening till you pulled the rubber band out. smh my dude.
What's wrong with resistance bands?
Not sure why you’re trashing the TRX, it’s proven. It’s not for body building but it’s by no means a waste of money. And can you lose the mask when making videos?
TRX was meant for Strenght and Endurance not muscle build!
hence the title : a poor bodybuilding tool.
meh. suspension training does not build endurance. conditioning does that.
@@Know-nx5yo muscle endurance
The last part…. “I feel” that bands are better…
Feel and think… 2 completely different things
no. feel/think vs data. data matters and the trx has low activation. guess they didnt teach math/ physics in the 1930s...
Though "feel" and "think" are different words, they both convey the same meaning. Grammar cop much?
Some of us don’t train for looks!
Hence the title. Besides: everyone trains for looks
Hence the title. Besides: everyone trains for looks
@@maikcwiedenbach anything is really bodybuilding.
Not a single explanation in this video why the TRX would be a "poor bodybuilding tool". Maik, it is not forbidden to train brain cells as well :))
Bc it doesn't stimulate hypertrophy. Happy to debate you at my gym in German English french or dutch. Hugs
Totally agree. Have struggled to reveal any greatness in the TRX. Pretty much every exercise I've done with it either feels like it's pointlessly easy or going to cause an injury to something like a rotator, lol. If they weren't so easy to make from trailer straps and leftover pvc pipe, it wouldn't exist in my home, lol. Y's, T's , and I's are about all it gets used for over here. Band are fantastic.
Tried the TRX Ab Crunch? There’s no way you wouldn’t feel a burn
what? no M? no wonder you didn't get anything out of it.
"Hey...🤔.uuuh....Miak...The (TRX) straps & Resistance Band's (Believe it (or) Not), "BOTH" serve their (purposes)....🧐, (TRX)...To (build (AND) improves upon "STABILIZATION & CONTROL" of muscle development as well as "FINE-TUNING" muscle definition, (Resistance Bands)...For "IMPROVED STRENGTH, Greater Muscle Activity, Less Injury & Greatest Muscle intensity during (workout sessions)."👍
1. It's Maik, not miak, Roland. 2. the title is hypertrophy which is precisely what the trx bands do not deliver because you are unstable. . 3. none of the stuff you quoted is backed up by data. 4. You can't fine tune a muscle . once you join a gym you will realize it.
if you spoke in proper English instead of computer programming we would understand what you're trying to say.
😂 "Damn!....It took you (THIS) long to throw a tantrum!?" 🤣🤣
So e people can control their anger, unlike others.
😄 "Well it's good thing I grew up eating my (Fruits 🍎 & Veggies 🥦)....(you know)....🙄 unlike...."OTHERS"
All the other guys already made all the comments that need to be made . Watch all the things you can do . Like a 100 variations
another guy struggling with english comp. the title is "poor bodybuilding tool" not " cant to many things"
Trx.. Bodybuilding no.... Functional and strength development yes.