Randy Hetrick Research Paper
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Randy Hetrick is a former Navy SEAL. He invented the TRX to assist his teammates with their exercise routines during their deployment. The TRX is portable, weighing in at only four pounds; therefore, as long as there is a secure place to attach the TRX, it is usable.
Studies Indicate Training with the TRX Builds Muscle
It has been debated as to whether training on an unstable surface detracts from strength too much to be considered valuable. However, several studies indicate that there is no significant difference between weight training with weights and cables or using a TRX (Total-body Resistance eXercise) to build muscle.
Hypertrophy
Hypertrophy refers to increasing the volume of an organ or tissue (i.e., muscle tissue) by enlarging its