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The TRX Rip Trainer is a100cm/40inch training bar withan adjustable elastic resistancecord that can attach to eitherone or both sides. The bar

collapses for easy portability and comeswith a door anchor.

The Rip Trainer was created by PeterHolman, a two-time US National TaeKwon Do champion, Physical Therapistand Certified Strength and ConditioningSpecialist. The Rip Trainer uses thevariable resistance cord to constantlychallenge balance, using everydaymovement patterns to strengthenmuscles, improve endurance, build corestrength and help prevent injury.

Like the Suspension Trainer, the RipTrainer is lightweight - weighing less thantwo kilograms/2lbs, easy to set up,incredibly versatile and it allows anyone atany fitness level to get a full body workout.

How does it work?As resistance cord tension loads are lowerthan bodyweight loads, the Rip Trainerenables users to more readily focus onspeed and ballistic power.

The WorkoutWe’ve put together a Rip Trainer workoutthat will test your speed, power, agilitystrength and balance. It’ll takeapproximately 30 minutes to complete andshould be performed two to three times perweek for best results.

Perform each exercise for 30 secondsper side for the number of rounds given foreach fitness level and rest for 60 secondsbetween sets.

Beginners: 1 round Intermediate: 2 rounds Advanced: 3 rounds

1 Paddle Board Row

2 RIP Squat Overhead Press

Grip the Rip Trainer with theleft hand, palm up and withthe right hand, palm down.Stand facing the anchor, withthe resistance cord on theright side. Place feet in asymmetrical stance with theRip Trainer pointed at theanchor. Squat down andbring the bar past the rightleg in a paddling motion.Repeat for 30 seconds, thenswitch sides and repeat.

Grip the Rip Trainer with both hands, palmsdown, with the resistance cord on the right side.Stand with your back to the anchor. Place yourfeet in a symmetrical stance with armsextended overhead. Squat down and bring thebar to the chest, then stand up and press thebar overhead. Repeat for 30 seconds - switchsides and repeat.

RIP CordPull the

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3 RIP WindmillGrip the Rip Trainer with the left hand palm down and with the righthand, palm up. Stand facing sideways, with your right side to the anchorand the resistance cord on the right side. Place feet in a symmetricalstance and position the bar perpendicular to the torso. Squat up anddown while arcing out a circle with the end of the bar. Repeat for 30seconds - switch hand positions and repeat for another 30 seconds.

4 RIP PitchforkGrip the Rip Trainer with both palms down, resistance cord on theright side. Face the Anchor. Place your feet in a symmetrical stanceand squat down then reach the right hand toward the anchor. Extend

the hips and drive the bar up and back, just above the horizontal plane. Keep looking forward to avoid over-rotation. Repeat for 30 seconds

and then repeat on the other side.

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5 RIPSamurai

Strike

Grip the Rip Trainer with the left hand, palm down and withthe right hand, palm up. Stand facing sideways, right side tothe anchor. Place your feet in a symmetrical stance whileholding the bar in a horizontal position. Initiate the movementby driving off the right foot and throwing the right hip towardthe target. Step toward the target with the front leg whilepulling the left hand to the ribs and pushing the right handtoward the target in a striking motion. Repeat for 30 seconds,then switch sides and repeat.

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6 90degree

hop press

Grip the Rip Trainer with both hands, palmsdown. Stand sideways, with the right side tothe anchor. Place feet in a symmetricalstance and hold the bar against the chest.Jump 90 degrees to the left, whilesimultaneously pressing the bar off thechest and landing in an athletic stance.Repeat for 30 seconds and then switchsides and repeat.

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7 RIPHockey

SlapShot

Grip the Rip Trainer with the left hand, palm down and the right hand, palm up. Standsideways, with the right side to the anchor and the resistance cord on the right side. Placefeet in a symmetrical stance, right arm cocked at shoulder-height. While rotating the rightfoot, knee, hip and shoulder toward the target, aggressively pull the left hand toward theribs and push the right hand toward a target approximately 20 to 30cm/8 to 12 inches offthe ground. Repeat for 30 seconds and then repeat on other side.

TRX Rip Trainer RRP £178wwwTRXTraining.com/uk