Suspension trainers for full-body bodyweight workouts
A suspension trainer uses your bodyweight as resistance for a wide range of exercises. Adjustable straps and handles let you work on strength, stability and core control. Changing your body position helps you adapt the challenge to the exercise and your experience.
Discover suspension trainers and accessories such as door anchors, wall and ceiling mounts and extension straps. Choose a system suited to your training space and check which mounting accessories are included or required.
What is a suspension trainer?
A suspension trainer consists of adjustable straps and handles attached to a suitable anchor point. Depending on the system and approved mounting accessories, this might be a suitable door, a wall or ceiling bracket, a beam or a training rig. You use your bodyweight as resistance, adjusting body angle, foot position or strap length to suit the exercise.
Full-body training with your own bodyweight
Suspension trainers offer exercises for many muscle groups, including rows, chest presses, assisted squats, lunges and plank variations. Foot-supported exercises require suitable foot cradles. Keeping your body stable during the movement adds a balance and coordination challenge. Start with controlled movements and choose an intensity at which you can maintain your technique.
Suspension trainers for home and gym use
Compact straps are easy to store and carry, making suspension trainers practical for home gyms and training away from home where a suitable anchor is available. They are also used in gyms and personal training studios. Check the load limit, adjustment options and suitability for the intended frequency of use.
Accessories and mounting points
Door anchors, wall and ceiling brackets and extension straps offer different mounting options. Check compatibility with your trainer and follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions. The supporting structure must be suitable for the forces generated during exercise; a door anchor is not suitable for every door. Inspect straps, stitching and fixings before use, and allow enough clear space for your movements.
