Hips sag — body not in a rigid plank
Core fails; the chest press becomes a hinge and the load is reduced.
Overactive muscles
Hip flexorsErector spinae
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗Push · Upper Body
TRX Chest Press
Coaching cues
- Face away from the anchor; hold the handles; body at 45 degrees or more
- Lower the chest toward the handles; elbows at 45 degrees from the torso
- Press back to full extension; body stays rigid throughout
- The steeper the angle the harder the load
Common faults 2
Elbows flare to 90 degrees
Anterior shoulder is stressed; pec loses the target line of pull.
Overactive muscles
Pec majorAnterior deltoid
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗