Ring Rows / Body Rows

 Main muscle worked: Biceps

 Other muscles worked: Triceps, Back

 Equipment: Rings

 Mechanics Type: Compound

 Exercise Instructions: Ring Rows / Body Rows

1. Set the rings to the appropriate height (the lower the rings the more difficult the exercise).
2. Grip the rings and lean back until your arms are stright.
3. Keep your body straight and pull your chest up towards the rings as high as you can.
4. Pause briefly at the top of the exercise and then slowly lower yourself back down to the starting position. That is one full repetition.

Notes:

• As you become stronger lower the rings to increase the difficulty of the exercise.  

 Exercise Information: Ring Rows / Body Rows

The ring row, or body row as it is also known, is a relatively easy ring training exercise that targets the arms and upper back muscles. It looks like an upside down push-up and is a handy starter exercise for anyone who is not yet strong enough to do pull-ups as it uses a similar muscle set but is much easier to do.

 Beginners

If you find this exercise difficult try keeping the rings high, as the closer they are to the ground, the more difficult the exercise becomes. As strength increases, simply lower the rings so that your body is closer to horizontal.

 Experts

Increase difficulty by raising feet on a platform or bench.

Once you have mastered the ring row try progressing into one arm ring rows or the ring pull-up.