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chadnsc
Jun 28, 2012, 2:17 PM
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Just wondering if any of you have used the TRX suspension system and wanted to get your take on it.
Of course this won't be used to train for climbing but as part of a general fitness regimen that includes climbing and cardio.
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granite_grrl
Jun 28, 2012, 2:32 PM
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I used it quite a bit last winter at the gym I was going to. It's a pretty neat system, I felt it was bennificial because it required even more stabalizing muscles in the same sense as someone going from machines to free weights (please note - this is just my opinion).
I especially liked doing core workouts using these. I find my hips can be weak as an extention of my core so doing planks, mtn climbers, etc, with my feet in the TRX was a great way to get a more complete workout.
All this being said, the cost of these things seems a little outrageous for what you get.
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njrox
Jun 28, 2012, 2:37 PM
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yes, it's very cool. lots of great exercises.
and you can make one of these yourself for about $30 with a few items from Home Depot.
(1) Eye Lag Screw (if using a ceiling beam to anchor)
(1) Carabiner
(3) sets of lashing straps
(2) 5-6inch metal pipes
There's Youtube videos detailing how. It's pretty easy.
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chadnsc
Jun 28, 2012, 2:42 PM
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Cool!
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chadnsc
Jun 28, 2012, 2:54 PM
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I'll be making one for myself tonight, thanks njrox!
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noahfor
Jun 28, 2012, 6:06 PM
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You said it won't be used as training for climbing, but it's actually probably the best thing for core strength that you can do. I also made my own for like $10.
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chadnsc
Jun 28, 2012, 6:15 PM
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Not for climbing specific training but for general physical fitness which core training is a big part of. 
I'm going to build my system out of two 8'-0" lashing straps, a couple locking biners, some pvc pipe and an old daisy chain.
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noahfor
Jun 28, 2012, 6:20 PM
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I'd argue that excessive core strength is more important for climbing than for general fitness. But who cares
Yeah, that's what I did, except I used tubing for the handles. I also filled the balls with a funnel
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mnottingham
Jun 28, 2012, 11:36 PM
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As mentioned by other posters, TRX is great for core strength and strengthening muscles that assist in joint stability. We have had 8-10 TRX's where I work for over two years. They're holding up well to heavy use, except for the foam on the handles, which wears off eventually - but the TRX can still be used OK without the foam on the handles. For about half the price of a TRX, Jungle Gym is very similar. I have not used one but the handles and foot straps appear to be better quality than the TRX. Homemade jobs, as mentioned, can be made with long daisy chains, a few biners, and some standard cable machine hand attachments. If you're interested in strength without adding bulk, a suspension trainer is the way to go.
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pedro_sandchez
Aug 8, 2012, 4:08 PM
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I recently built a TRX inspired suspension trainer. I'm really happy with my setup. I used a 30' length of 1" webbing, four rap rings, and a set of mountain bike lock on grips as handles.
using two rap rings you can make a pretty nifty height adjustment setup for the handles that takes literally fractions of a second to slide up and down. I'll post pictures when I get home from work. Only cost me 26 bucks for everything at REI.
Anyway, I've been doing core circuits on it and I love it. I also do rotator cuff exercises at then end of my climbing days. These rotator cuff exercises are really helping to prevent the chronic shoulder problems I've had in the past. Totally worth the time and money.
IMO, buying the 200$ TRX system would be a pretty dumb thing to do given that you can build one for so much less.
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rgbscan
Aug 8, 2012, 6:40 PM
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Sweet, I'd love to see the pix. I'm sort of having trouble how the rap rings work for adjustments.
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njrox
Aug 8, 2012, 7:20 PM
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if you buy lashing straps they usually come with a buckle that adjusts the length.
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rgbscan
Aug 9, 2012, 8:37 PM
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Thanks! That helps explain it!
In the meantime.... I found a TRX knock off on Amazon for $20 bucks:
http://www.amazon.com/Trainer-In-Bag-Military-Suspension/dp/B006V6D6I0/ref=pd_sbs_sg_2
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thatclimberguy
Jan 15, 2013, 4:19 AM
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I'm all for building your own TRX system. Especially because there are easy ways to make it more climbing specific. I'd keep the same basic principles, but work on different handle grips- slopers, pinches, etc.
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spiderman5
Jan 18, 2013, 4:43 AM
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more power to you if you can make your own, I have 2 TRX's that I use together to do fully suspended exercises. It is a lot of fun, I enjoy my TRX workouts and its great for my core / whole body strength.
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spiderman5
Feb 20, 2013, 6:04 PM
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looks exactly the same as TRX, good find! I got my TRX a few years ago and I don't think any of these were on the market at the time, would have saved me a lot of money...
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brooklynclimber
Feb 20, 2013, 6:38 PM
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Anyone know of a list of trx exercises? Not having bought an original, I don't have the CD or book.
I've been doing push ups on push up stands, followed by bringing my knees up to the left of my hands, then ot the right, then to my chest as a core/back workout.
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spiderman5
Feb 20, 2013, 7:07 PM
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look it up on youtube, you can find great exercises. Once you get a feel for how they work, you start making up your own, the possibilities are endless.
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sporticus_404
Jul 26, 2013, 1:27 PM
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I came across this website: http://smartlinkgym.com/. Has anyone tried this device? I’m thinking of buying it but not sure.
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