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Ring Muscle-Up demonstration

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Strength / Rings

Ring Muscle-Up

An advanced calisthenics movement combining a pull-up and a dip on gymnastic rings.

Equipment

Rings

Experience

advanced

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Front Delts · Biceps · Rhomboids

Instructions

  1. 01

    Hang from the rings with a false grip, palms facing each other.

  2. 02

    Pull explosively, driving the chest up to the rings.

  3. 03

    Transition the elbows over the rings as the chest rises.

  4. 04

    Press to full arm extension at the top.

  5. 05

    Lower under control through the transition back to the hang.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.