TRX Forearm Plank
Challenge your core with the TRX Forearm Plank. Build stability and strength using suspension training!
The TRX Forearm Plank mainly works the core, with help from the lower back. You'll need: suspension trainer.
Required Equipment

TRX Forearm Plank Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
Secondary
Obliques; Spinal Erectors (erector spinae)
TRX Forearm Plank Variations and Alternatives
How to do the TRX Forearm Plank
Securely anchor a suspension trainer above ground level.
Adjust the length of the suspension trainer straps so that when you are in the plank position, your body is suspended a few inches above the ground.
Start by lying face down on the ground and slip your feet into the suspension trainer loops.
Position your elbows directly under your shoulders and clasp your hands together.
Engage your core and lift your body up into a plank position, with only your forearms and feet (in the suspension trainer loops) in contact with the ground.
Your body should form a straight line from your head to your heels.
Hold this position for a set duration while ensuring you maintain a neutral spine and avoid sagging in the hips. Your core should remain engaged, and your body should be stable.
To ensure proper form, keep your shoulders away from your ears, and avoid locking the elbows.
When you've completed the duration, carefully lower your body back down.
Ensure to breathe normally throughout the exercise.
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TRX Forearm Plank FAQs
What muscles does the TRX Forearm Plank work?
The TRX Forearm Plank mainly works the core, with help from the lower back. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and transverse abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the TRX Forearm Plank?
Suspension trainer.
What are some TRX Forearm Plank variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Dynamic Elbow Up-Down Plank, Forearm Plank, Incline Elbow Plank and Long-Lever Forearm Plank.
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