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Ring Support Hold

Ring support hold for shoulder stability, triceps lockout, and trunk control.

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Ring Support Hold demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

ShouldersTricepsCore

Equipment

Gymnastic Rings

Sets × time

3 × 15 sec

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Set the rings low enough that you can enter the support position safely.
  2. 02Press down into the rings and lift the body with elbows straight.
  3. 03Keep the rings close to the ribs and turn the thumbs slightly outward if possible.
  4. 04Hold the body tall with ribs down and shoulders away from the ears.
  5. 05Step or lower out before the rings drift wide or the shoulders collapse.

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