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Originally Posted by chaddukes
Yep! I do a good bit of that. Especially for upper body. But, until the inflammation in my elbow clears up I'm keeping that on hold. Once I'm good to go back to upper body stuff you'll see lots of push up variations, pull ups, chin ups, and inverted rows.
I'm actually thinking about getting some cheap rope and making my own homemade TRX style contraption. I can use it while the kids swing on the swing set out back.
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I made my own "homemade TRX style contraption" from some cheap tow straps from Home Depot (approx $10). When it came to the handles, I used some PVC pipe -- it wasn't thick enough, and started to buckle in the middle during inverted rows. So, I found a couple of long bolts and ran them through the middle of the pipe sections -- they work great now. If you can find a couple of carabiners for the attachment end of the straps, it will make it a lot easier to move them around in your basement (or outside from a tree). Roland has lots of good info on TRX activities.
I admire your dedication and your decision to make sacrifices now for your family. Good for you for not sacrificing your health so you can be an active dad with your kids!