The infamous U.S. Navy SEALs training has become well-known in recent years, thanks to the rise of fitness gurus and motivational speakers like ex-Navy SEAL David Goggins. As someone who’s competed in many long-distance events and completes brutally long strength-training sessions every single day, he stresses the importance of regular training using your own bodyweight with high-rep calisthenics workout programs.
Navy SEALs take part in ocean swims during their training programs and even scuba dive. The clue is in their military title; simply put, Navy SEALs train to be operationally ready in and out of the water. Swimmers can gain insight from Navy SEAL swim workouts and apply the concepts to their own training.
In this article we’ll discuss TRX workout equipment, a simple yet effective tool invented by a former Navy SEAL. Then we’ll take a look at an example workout and explain an isolation exercise that’ll make your freestyle pull even stronger.
What Is TRX?
Cross training means using a different sport in your training to complement your own, and can be beneficial in any sport. Using on-land calisthenics to improve your swim training will give you better results in the pool. Getting out of your comfort zone not only teaches you new skills…
