Visiting from the US? Ring training exercises
Browse the Fitstream collection of ring exercises to build superior strength and fitness levels.
Front Lever on Rings
The front lever is a fundamental gymnastics strength hold that trains the core body and back muscles. This exercise considers the hold on a set of gymnastics rings rather than static bar.
- Primary Muscle: Abdominals
- Secondary Muscle(s): Back
Iron Cross
Learn about the Iron Cross exercise performed on gymnastics rings.
- Primary Muscle: Shoulders
- Secondary Muscle(s): Biceps, Forearms, Back, Chest
One-Arm Ring Row
If you've mastered the standard ring row try giving the one-arm ring row a chance for additional challenges
- Primary Muscle: Biceps
- Secondary Muscle(s): Back
Ring Dips
A ring training favourite exercise, promotes excellent tricep development and shoulder flexibility
- Primary Muscle: Triceps
- Secondary Muscle(s): Shoulders, Chest
Ring Fly
Learn the Ring Fly exercise on gymnastic rings, an excellent exercise for chest and shoulder development.
- Primary Muscle: Chest
- Secondary Muscle(s): Biceps, Shoulders, Abdominals
Ring Handstand
Perform a handstand on gymnastics rings.
- Primary Muscle: Shoulders
- Secondary Muscle(s): Arms, Back, Chest
Ring L-Sit
Learn about the L-Sit and develop impressive abs with great strength.
- Primary Muscle: Abdominals
- Secondary Muscle(s): Triceps
Ring Muscle-up
The elusive muscle-up exercise. Read our muscle-up guide and tips to developing this impressive combo exercise.
- Primary Muscle: Back
- Secondary Muscle(s): Biceps, Shoulders, Triceps
Ring Pull-up / Chin-up
Learn about the benefits of the fundamental pull-up exercise on gymnastic rings and develop a phenomenal back in the process.
- Primary Muscle: Back
- Secondary Muscle(s): Biceps
Ring Push-up
Everybody is familiar with the push-up. Read about the benefits that gym rings bring to the humble push-up.
- Primary Muscle: Chest
- Secondary Muscle(s): Shoulders, Abdominals
Ring Rollout
Torch the abs and generate an incredible amount of muscular tension with ring rollouts.
- Primary Muscle: Abdominals
- Secondary Muscle(s): Shoulders
Ring Rows / Body Rows
Ring rows are a good progressive exercise for beginner ring trainers. Excellent for anyone that can't yet manage pull-ups.
- Primary Muscle: Biceps
- Secondary Muscle(s): Triceps, Back
Support Position
The fundamental starting point for bodyweight strength training and gymnastics rings training. Develops the initial bodily control to support body weight before progressing to more challenging exercises.
- Primary Muscle: Arms
- Secondary Muscle(s): Back
Gymnastics rings training
Gymnastics rings are amazing strength training tools. Designed specifically for fitness training they are lightweight and easily portable. You can throw them over a tree, pull-up bar, goal post or beam for one of the most basic, yet challenging strength training tools known to man.
Ring exercises
Training with rings offers exceptionally effective bodyweight exercises. Predominantly an upper body training tool there are hundreds of possible exercises that can give you a lifetime of challenges.
From basic ring push-ups, dips, and pull-ups, to planches, levers and iron crosses. The rings offer no shortage of strength training goals to overcome.
Benefits of ring training
- Builds incredible strength
- Promotes development of a lean, muscular physique.
- Durable, lightweight and ultra-portable
Disclaimer
Always consult your GP before undertaking any form of weight loss, fitness or exercise