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The Seven TRE Exercises

This section presents the seven TRE exercises in detail. These exercises are designed to fatigue the leg muscles, particularly those around the pelvis, in a way that activates the body's natural tremor mechanism. The exercises are followed by the tremor position, where you allow the tremors to arise.

Read through all the exercises first to understand the sequence, then practise with this guide nearby for reference.

Overview of the Sequence​

The seven exercises follow a logical progression:

  1. Ankle stretches - Begin warming up and bringing attention to the body
  2. Calf stretches - Continue warming up the lower legs
  3. Front thigh stretch - Begin fatiguing the larger leg muscles
  4. Thigh stretch against wall - Deeper fatigue of thighs
  5. Stretching the psoas - Target the deep hip flexors
  6. Seated forward fold - Stretch the back and hamstrings, transition downward
  7. Tremor position - Allow tremors to arise and unfold

The full sequence takes approximately 15-20 minutes for the exercises, plus 10-20 minutes for tremoring and rest. As you become familiar with the exercises, you may move through them more quickly.

Physical Considerations

These exercises involve standing on one leg, stretching, and lying on the floor. If you have physical limitations, injuries, or health conditions affecting your ability to do these movements, consult a healthcare provider and consider working with a certified TRE provider who can offer modifications.