TRX Single-Arm Chest Press
Build chest strength with this TRX exercise! Engage your core and press for a full-body workout. Adjust your angle for a customized challenge.
The TRX Single-Arm Chest Press is a compound exercise that mainly works the chest and triceps, with help from the shoulders. You'll need: suspension trainer.
Required Equipment

TRX Single-Arm Chest Press Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Triceps (triceps brachii)
Secondary
Chest (pectoralis major, sternal head); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
TRX Single-Arm Chest Press Variations and Alternatives
How to do the TRX Single-Arm Chest Press
Attach the suspension trainer to a secure anchor point above head height. Adjust the handle so that it's at waist level.
Stand facing away from the anchor point and grasp the handle with one hand.
Lean forward into an inclined position, balancing on the balls of your feet, with your working arm in line with the strap, bent at the elbow. Ensure your non-working arm is either by your side or placed on your hip.
Stabilize your core, engage your glutes, and keep your body straight, avoiding any sagging in the hips or lower back.
Press down on the handle, extending your arm fully until it is straight, while exhaling. Your torso should move together with your arm, maintaining a solid plank position throughout the movement.
Pause briefly at full extension, feeling the contraction in your chest and triceps.
Slowly return to the starting position while inhaling, controlling the movement and resisting the urge to fall back too quickly.
Perform the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.
Make sure to keep the movements controlled, and adjust the inclination of your body to modify the difficulty - the closer you are to horizontal, the more challenging the exercise becomes. Always prioritize form over resistance level or repetitions to reduce the risk of injury.
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TRX Single-Arm Chest Press FAQs
What muscles does the TRX Single-Arm Chest Press work?
The TRX Single-Arm Chest Press mainly works the chest and triceps, with help from the shoulders. The main muscles are the pectoralis major and triceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the TRX Single-Arm Chest Press?
Suspension trainer.
Is the TRX Single-Arm Chest Press a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the TRX Single-Arm Chest Press go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some TRX Single-Arm Chest Press variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the TRX Decline Weighted Vest Push-Up, TRX Chest Press to Roll-Out, TRX Chest Press and TRX Close-Grip Chest Press.
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