Those who would like to develop their flexibility and mobility may perform various types of stretches to achieve their goals. They can try basic stretches, yoga, or even TRX stretches. The last one has the added benefit of engaging the core and enabling deeper stretches. However, these advanced routines should be approached with caution. Make sure that you prepare well for them before every session. Study the movements by reading online guides and watching video demos. Then set things up and get ready to put all of your acquired knowledge into practice.
Ensure a Sturdy Mount
Before anything else, you should do a quick check of your mount. This should be sturdy enough to maintain the stability of your poses. It should not wiggle or shake. If you tug on it, then you should not hear any creaking or find other telltale signs of an underlying problem. If there are issues, then don’t use the straps. Have a handyman fix it if necessary, such as if the anchor is at the ceiling. If you are using an easy to reach door mount or tree mount, then try to fix the problem yourself. Test it again and proceed if you are satisfied.
Do a Warm-up Jog
Experts warn against stretching right after waking up. If you are doing this new routine in the morning, then consider adding it to the end of your usual workouts. Do your typical lifts, bodyweight exercises, and runs first before you try TRX stretches so that you can be sure that your muscles are primed for stretching. If you really want to get this over and done with early, then at least finish a short warm-up jog beforehand. If it’s too cold outside, then you could just jog in place or march in place for a few minutes.
Perform Light Stretches
Since TRX stretches tend to be deeper and more complex, it would be best to get your body ready for it through light stretches. Hold your arms to your sides and move them to make small circles. Go both clockwise and counterclockwise. Now try making bigger circles. Try to stretch your hips and your neck as well. Lean a hand on the wall and pick up your left foot towards your back with your other hand. Do the same on the other side. Perform leg swings going front to back and side to side.
Now you should be ready to start the TRX stretches.