Suspension Workouts by Gary Goodwin

Author:Gary Goodwin
Language: eng
Format: epub
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Publisher: Gary Goodwin
Published: 2016-04-21T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 5: How to Properly Set Up and Use Suspension Workout Correctly

The human body is capable of doing seven fundamental movements – bend, gait, lunge, pull, push, rotate, and squat. With numerous variations and adaptations, a person is able to utilize them for any need. Using the suspension straps and anchors, you will be able to use and maximize your body movements, with the help of gravity, to do a total body workout.

Where to Anchor Your Suspension Straps

The suspension straps and anchors are portable and lightweight that you can set it up virtually in any place indoors or outdoors – home, gym, park, etc. To make your workout easy, enjoyable, and safe, be sure to attach your trainer in a very secure horizontal or vertical anchor point. Please be sure to test your anchor before you put your full body weight on the suspension bands.

The anchor point must be between 7 to 9 feet off the ground. It must be sufficiently strong to support more than your body weight. The length of the strap can be adjusted depending on the exercise you want to do. Be sure to test the sturdiness of your anchor first. Slowly pull hard on the trainer, suspending your body as close to the ground as you possibly can. When you can hold your body stably and you think that the anchor will hold then you are good to go.

Indoor Anchors

When you are just starting on your suspension workouts and you feel a bit shy to do it outdoors, or when the weather makes it impossible to workout outside, here a few indoor mounting options.

Door Anchors

Choose a door that opens away from you or with the door closing towards you. If the door is closing towards you, simply slide the anchor of the trainer over the top of the door and close it. Basically, your body weight will be pulling the door close.

If the door opens towards you, anchor the trainer over the top of the door and pull towards the side of the door hinges. To make your door anchor secure, lock it.

Ceiling Mount

If you are fully committed to suspension workout, you can purchase an overhead anchoring system that can be fastened with a stud in the ceiling. A ceiling anchor allows you a 360-degree range of movements.

Beam Suspension

If you have a sturdy exposed beam, then you can use the general suspension trainer attachment. Wrap it around the beam as many times as needed to get the band at the right height.

Weight Rack Suspension

Similar to the beam suspension option, just wrap the trainer attachment around the high top of the weight rack or exercise machine. Be sure that the rack or machine is safely anchored to the ground.

Railing Suspension

If the railing is sturdy, you can wrap the trainer to it. The railing may enable you to use oblique positioning against a wall.

DIY (Do-It-Yourself)

If you have enough space at home to mount a system, then you can set up a MultiMount for multi-person use or an S-Frame for larger group use.

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