Ring Muscle-up
Muscle Groups: Lats, Triceps
Ring Muscle-up focuses on Lats, Triceps, with Biceps, Shoulders, Forearm working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Ring Muscle-up with proper form and technique.
- 1
Hang from gymnastic rings with a neutral grip, arms fully extended, and your body straight.
- 2
Pull your body upwards, bringing your chest towards the rings.
- 3
Transition over the rings by rotating your hands and pushing down to bring your body above the rings.
- 4
Extend your arms fully to reach a stable support hold above the rings.
- 5
Slowly lower your body back down, reversing the movement, until you return to the dead hang position.
Secondary Muscles
While Ring Muscle-up primarily targets Lats, Triceps , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Biceps, Shoulders, Forearm . 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 Muscle-up, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Ring Muscle-up, 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.
