Ring Pull Ups

Description:

Ring Pull Ups are exercises that build upper body stability and strength.  There is very little difference in technique between pull ups on the rings versus a bar.  In order to reduce the risk of shoulder injury, maintain pressure on the rings when lowering yourself back down to a long hang position – versus as a jerky motion.  Scale by performing pull up holds.

Process:

• begin in a long hang position on rings
• engage core and ensure legs are together
• rings can be parallel to each other, faced forward, or turned backwards
• bend elbows to elevate body up until chin is in line with the rings
• maintain pressure with the rings and slowly lower your body to original hang position