Arms
Biceps with TRX
Master the TRX biceps curl to build functional arm strength using only your bodyweight and suspension straps.
How to perform.
Follow the sequence — setup is half the lift.
Adjust the TRX straps to mid-length and stand facing the anchor point while holding the handles with an underhand grip.
Lean back with your arms fully extended and your feet positioned toward the anchor point to create a manageable angle of resistance.
Keep your elbows high and aligned with your shoulders as you curl your hands toward your forehead.
Engage your core and glutes to maintain a straight line from your head to your heels throughout the movement.
Slowly lower your body back to the starting position by extending your arms while maintaining constant tension on the straps.
Exhale as you pull your weight up and inhale as you return to the starting position.
Common mistakes.
Fix these first — they cost reps, kilos, and joints.
- Dropping the elbows toward the ribs during the curl
- Swaying the hips or arching the lower back
- Using momentum or a 'sawing' motion with the straps
- Failing to maintain a straight wrist position
Muscles worked.
The primary movers do the work; the stabilizers keep the path honest.