Ring Pull-up

ExercisesGymnastics and Bodyweight
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The strict pull-up on rings has all the benefits of a traditional pull-up, but allows the arms to move in a more natural motion. It is useful for anyone experiencing pain during pull-ups, as well as developing the ability to pull higher more comfortably than on a straight bar.

Cues:

  • Start in a full hang

  • Initiate the pull by pulling the depressing and retracting the scaps

  • Pull with the arms until the rings contact your shoulders

  • Lower with active scaps until the arms are straight

  • Release the scaps to return to a full hang

Mistakes:

  • Pulling arms before scaps, or without scaps at all

  • Not touching rings at top

  • Lowering without scap control

  • Failing to reach a full hang each rep

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