Kreidebuch

Gymnastics

Ring Row

Row on the rings. You hang at an angle under the rings and pull your chest to your hands. Builds pulling strength and is the most important scaling option for pull-ups.

Category
Gymnastics
Muscles
Upper back, Biceps, Core
Equipment
Rings

How to do the Ring Row, step by step

  1. Set the rings at about hip height and grab them.
  2. Walk your feet forward until your body is at an angle.
  3. Tighten up so your body forms a straight line.
  4. Pull your chest to the rings, elbows driving back close to your body.
  5. Lower yourself under control to straight arms.

Common mistakes and how to fix them

  • Hips sagsqueeze your glutes and abs, keep your body straight.
  • Shoulders creep up to your earspull your shoulder blades back and down.
  • Reps too shortchest to the rings at the top, arms straight at the bottom.

How to scale the Ring Row

If you can't do the movement cleanly yet or the workout is too heavy, use one of these variations:

  • Set the rings higher and stand more upright
  • Move your feet further back
  • Knees bent instead of legs straight

These descriptions are general guidance and don't replace a coach. Have someone at your box show you new movements, and stop if anything hurts.

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