Support Position

 Main muscle worked: Arms

 Other muscles worked: Back

 Equipment: Rings

 Exercise Instructions: Ring Support Position

1. Set the rings to the appropriate height so your feet will not touch the floor when supported.
2. Grip the rings and hoist yourself above them so your feet are off the ground and you are supporting your bodyweight.
3. Keep your arms straight and simply maintain the hold for as long as possible. 

Notes

• Ensure that your arms are completely straight and not resting against the straps for support. Relying on the straps will reduce the effectiveness of the exercise.
  

 Exercise Information: Ring Support Position

The ring support position is the starting point for ring training beginners. The ability to support your body weight above the rings is a fundamental component of training with ring and participants should be competent in this skill before moving on to any of the more advanced exercises. 

If you are new to ring training you will probably be suprised at how difficult even this basic exercise is. It takes strength just to suppor yourself and maintain the rings at your sides.

Develop a solid support hold which you can hold for a minimum of 15 seconds with minimal movement in the body or rings before progressing with your ring training.