Anyone using TRX Equipment?

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drepublic
drepublic Posts: 180 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Considering TRX System to add to my home gym. Might mount to Pullup Bar in Power Rack (see image below) for a few exercises. Is it worth the price? Any alternatives?

Thanks to anyone for their time,

Robert

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  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
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    It seems very pricy for what it is, IMO.
  • lili61
    lili61 Posts: 231 Member
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    I personally love using TRX. If I had a home gym I'd definitely consider getting one. I've heard Jungle Gym can be comparable but would definitely research it. Jungle Gym looks to be about half the price.
  • drepublic
    drepublic Posts: 180 Member
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    _dracarys_ wrote: »
    It seems very pricy for what it is, IMO.

    That is what I was thinking...but it seems to be the standard I see around clubs. I have club quality equipment and don't mind investing if it is worth it.

  • mnwlf13
    mnwlf13 Posts: 11 Member
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    The couple of articles I read shows its works. Hits the muscles at different angles. you preformed a lot of different movements. Is it worth it that I don't know. I'm basically old school when working out. I know you got to try things to grow. Check eBay or Amazon for cheaper price.

    Let me know if they work, thank you hope everything works out.
  • focusedonfitness2015
    focusedonfitness2015 Posts: 240 Member
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    Tried TRX on Tuesday for the first time with my trainer and loved every freaking minute of it. Definitely different than my usual routine and it made my muscles scream! I would totally invest in it if I had somewhere to use it. No room :(
  • lili61
    lili61 Posts: 231 Member
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    I've been using TRX for about a year and half and they've become a part of nearly every workout I do, usually at the end of my lifting days. I use them mostly for core work because the possibilities are nearly endless and they've definitely pointed out some of my weaknesses (which I'm now working on). I do think they're effective since in addition to working some big muscle groups, you're using your stabilizers for control.

  • 89nunu
    89nunu Posts: 1,082 Member
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    I quite like em. Especially good for HIIT IMO. But yes it is pricey.
    I wouldn't get them just for slow things (although I like using them instead of an ab roller) but if you do HIIT type stuff it's a great tool
  • lngbrd
    lngbrd Posts: 279 Member
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    I haven't tried it it yet but check youtube on diy suspension straps, look pretty easy and cheap to make your own.
  • shadowofender
    shadowofender Posts: 786 Member
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    My bf and I have a knock off version jungle gym type thing? You put it in the door frame and works the same as the TRX bands I use at my gym. I love them as they help me get better ranges of motion on some things but I don't think I'd ever pay for the actual TRX bands.
  • thistimeforlife
    thistimeforlife Posts: 1 Member
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    I bought a Woss brand suspension trainer off eBay last spring (at a fraction of the cost of a TRX) and I've been very happy with it.
  • clb1020
    clb1020 Posts: 3 Member
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    Definitely worth it!! I finally broke down and bought one after paying $5 a class to do it which got a bit pricey.
  • dbzs
    dbzs Posts: 9 Member
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    Why buy it when you can make it...
    http://archive.armytimes.com/article/20110131/OFFDUTY03/101310303/Do-yourself-gym
  • ruggedshutter
    ruggedshutter Posts: 389 Member
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    I bought the WOSS version on Amazon. TRX is way overpriced for what it is.
  • rick_po
    rick_po Posts: 449 Member
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    Since you have exposed studs in your ceiling, you can use a ceiling mount instead of hooking it on your rack. If you are pretty advanced, it's nice to have a little extra room to do some of the suspension moves in.
  • guppy1697
    guppy1697 Posts: 148 Member
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    I have a cheap version that only works with a closed door. If you want to have suspension straps that can work on your power rack i would consider TRX or making your own. I almost made my own until i found a $20 version at wal mart haha
  • Roxiegirl2008
    Roxiegirl2008 Posts: 756 Member
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    I use TRX at my gym and really like it. It offers a change up in my workouts and that is what I need. I hate getting bored.

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