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The Best 87 Suspension Training Exercises with Videos & Tips
Explore suspension training exercises utilizing body angle and gravity for resistance. Every movement features HD video guidance and form cues to help you develop core stability, build functional strength, and improve joint mobility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is suspension training?
Suspension training uses adjustable straps anchored overhead to let you perform bodyweight exercises at various angles. By changing your body angle relative to the ground, you increase or decrease the percentage of bodyweight you are lifting, making exercises easier or harder without any equipment changes. It is based on the principle that instability forces your core and stabilizer muscles to work harder.
Is a suspension trainer worth buying for home use?
A suspension trainer is one of the best value-for-money home training tools. It weighs under 1 kg, fits in a bag, anchors to any door frame or pull-up bar, and lets you train your entire body with hundreds of exercise variations. For travelers and home gym users with limited space, it fills the gap between bodyweight-only training and a full gym setup.
How do I make suspension exercises harder?
Walk your feet closer to the anchor point (for rows and hamstring curls) or further forward (for push-ups and fallouts) to increase the percentage of bodyweight you are moving. You can also add pauses at the hardest point, slow the tempo to 3–5 seconds per phase, or elevate your feet on a box. For advanced trainees, single-arm and single-leg variations dramatically increase difficulty.
