TRX for core strengthening, plank variations and more

While almost any exercise using the TRX is good for strengthening the core, there are many ways to focus on core muscles.

The plank is accepted as a basic exercise for building core strength.  There are many possible variations of a plank.  Not surprisingly, there are TRX plank variations as well.  The seventh variation on the following webpage is not one I'll ever try.  It's a handstand with one foot in the TRX!

7 TRX Plank Variations

TRX rotational ward
TRX plank
TRX side plank
TRX 1-arm plank
TRX forearm plank
TRX single leg plank
http://www.acefitness.org/blog/5693/7-trx-plank-variations-for-a-stronger-core

For those familiar with TRX exercises, this webpage is a nice summary of core exercises.  If you don't know an exercise, finding a video on YouTube is fairly easy when you know the name.

20 TRX Core Exercises

Overhead back extension

Hip drop

Torso rotation

Kneeling roll-out

Kneeling oblique roll-out

Standing roll-out

Overhead squat

Assisted sit-up

Resisted single-leg raise

V-Up - heels in cradles

Suspended plank (elbows or hands)

Crunch (elbows or hands)

Oblique crunch

Mountain climbers

Pike

Pendulum

Body saw (elbows or hands)

Side plank (on elbow, with or without arm assist)

Side plank with hip drops

Side plank with reach-through

http://www.cyberpt.com/documents/CORE%20EXERCISES.pdf