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5 Fitness Tools You Must Own

Upgrade your training arsenal with the ultimate home fitness gear
By David Jack menshealth
 

Suspension Trainer

5 Fitness Tools You Must Own // trx suspension trainer inverted row men's health picture © Beth Bischoff

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Want to instantly make any exercise more difficult? Take it off terra firma. By adding an element of instability to your workout, a suspension trainer increases the challenge to your core and stabilizer muscles. The greater the challenge, the greater your gains. It's also one of the most portable items on our list; as long as you have access to a sturdy anchor point—a door or a tree limb, for example—you have everything you need for a workout. (Search: Installing a suspension trainer)

Our Pick: Try the TRX Pro Kit. Designed by a former Navy SEAL, this suspension trainer features single anchor points, making setup a snap. It's also one of the sturdiest on the market—a nice feeling when part of your body is hovering above the floor. $200, trxtraining.com

Best Exercise: Inverted Row

Hang from the handles with your hands positioned above your shoulders, arms straight. Your body should form a straight line from your ankles to your head. Initiate the movement by pulling your shoulder blades back, and then continue the pull with your arms until your chest reaches the handles. Pause, and slowly lower your body back to the starting position. Do 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps.

If you love this exercise, you’ll swoon over the 500+ we have in our Men's Health Workout Center—you’ll find everything you need to build the body you want.
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