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Table 2 TRX suspension training protocol

From: The effects of TRX suspension training on sarcopenic biomarkers and functional abilities in elderlies with sarcopenia: a controlled clinical trial

Exercise Type

 

Number of sets

Number of Repetition

Resting time

sling length

mat position

Exercise progression

Squat

 

3

10–15

60s

short

-

-

-

-

Increase the repetition base on the progression of subjects

Lateral Lunge

 

3

8–12

60s

short

-

-

-

-

Push-Ups

 

3

12

60s

short

4

Hard

3

2AP

1

Easy

Exercise progression

Increased every 2 weeks base on the individual’s progress, according to two principles: 1- principle of body part contact and 2- principle of body angle

Rowing

 

3

12

60s

short

4

Easy

3

2

1AP

Hard

Body Extension

 

3

12

60s

short

4AP

Hard

3

2

1

Easy

Lateral Flexion

 

3

12

60s

short

4

Easy

3

2

1AP

Hard

  1. The exercise intensity was increased moving from easy to hard points on the mat. For squat and lateral raise, the intensity was increased by increasing the repetition of exercises
  2. AP: Anchor Point