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Ring Wide Pull-Up

Build serious upper body strength! Wide ring pull-ups challenge your core & stability for a powerful back.

Ms. Grey Smith
Ms. Grey Smith
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Required Equipment

Gymnastic Rings thumbnail
Gymnastic Rings

Muscle Groups

Primary

Secondary

Instructions

1. Set up the gymnastic rings: Ensure they are securely fastened and slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

2. Starting Position: Stand underneath the rings and jump up or use a stool to grab the rings with a pronated (palms facing forward) grip.

3. Your hands should be wider than your shoulder width, with your body hanging straight down and your feet off the ground.

4. Engage your core and keep your body tense to prevent swinging.

5. Pull Up: By flexing the elbow and pulling the shoulder blades back and down until your chest is close to the level of the rings.

6. Focus on using your back and biceps, keeping the elbows pointing out to maintain the wide grip.

7. Top Position: Hold briefly to maximize muscle engagement.

8. Lower Yourself back down in a controlled manner to the starting position.

9. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and sets, ensuring to maintain proper form, keeping the movement slow and controlled to prevent momentum and swinging.

Note: This exercise requires significant upper body strength and stability. It is recommended to master regular pull-ups before attempting wide grip pull-ups on rings.

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