Ring Dip

Muscle Groups: Triceps

Ring Dip focuses on Triceps, with Chest, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.

How to Perform

Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Ring Dip with proper form and technique.

  1. 1

    Begin by jumping or stepping up to the rings, gripping them firmly with a neutral grip and your arms fully extended, supporting your body weight.

  2. 2

    Keep your chest up and shoulders down, ensuring your body is stable and not swinging.

  3. 3

    Slowly bend your elbows, allowing your body to descend between the rings.

  4. 4

    Continue lowering yourself until your shoulders are below your elbows, or as deep as your flexibility allows.

  5. 5

    Push through the rings, extending your elbows to drive your body back up to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Finish with your arms fully extended and locked out at the top, maintaining control throughout the movement.

Secondary Muscles

While Ring Dip primarily targets Triceps , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Chest, Shoulders . 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 Ring Dip, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.

These exercises work the same primary muscles as Ring Dip, 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.

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