The suspension trainer itself typically consists of two adjustable bands, straps, or webbing. These attach to a fixed point above your head and act as support during exercises or as a greater resistance. Suspension training itself is very similar to calisthenics and bodyweight training in that it utilizes your body’s own weight and gravity as resistance for workouts.
The focus of suspension training exercises is on functional muscle building, core stability training, and cardiovascular workout. The core, in particular, is constantly engaged in many of these exercises and as such is one of the major targets of suspension training.