Gymnastic Ring Support Position
How to Do Gymnastic Ring Support Position
- Ensure that the rings are an appropriate height so that your feet wont touch the ground when in position.
- Grip the rings so that your palms are facing inward, and lift your body from the floor, keeping your arms close to your body.
- Support your entire body weight in an erect position, using your arms, for the intended amount of time.
- Lower your body back down to the ground in a slow and controlled manner.
Related Shoulders And Triceps Exercises
Gymnastic Ring Support Position Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Gymnastic Ring Support Position targets shoulders and triceps and also works abs and chest and middle back / lats. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is a gym exercise. Equipment required: gymnastic rings.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Resistance band lateral / side raises / shoulder abductions, trx suspension straps tricep extensions and single / one arm cable lateral / side raises / shoulder abductions. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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