Elevated Ring Row
Muscle Groups: Traps, Lats
Elevated Ring Row focuses on Traps, Lats, with Shoulders, Chest working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Elevated Ring Row with proper form and technique.
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Set up gymnastic rings at a height where you can hang underneath them, and place a sturdy box or bench in front of the rings for your feet.
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Lie on your back directly under the rings and grasp them with an overhand grip, palms facing each other, arms fully extended.
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Place your heels on the elevated surface, ensuring your body forms a straight line from your head to your heels; this is your starting position.
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Engage your core and pull your chest up towards the rings, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
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Continue pulling until your chest is close to or touches the rings, keeping your elbows close to your body.
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Slowly lower your body back down to the starting position by extending your arms fully.
Secondary Muscles
While Elevated Ring Row primarily targets Traps, Lats , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Shoulders, Chest . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Elevated Ring Row, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Elevated Ring Row, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
