Ring Row
Muscle Groups: Traps, Lats
Ring Row focuses on Traps, Lats, with Shoulders, Chest working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Ring Row with proper form and technique.
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Adjust the rings to a height that allows you to fully extend your arms while leaning back.
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Grab the rings with an overhand grip, palms facing each other, and walk your feet forward until your body forms a straight line from head to heels.
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Engage your core and keep your body rigid, with your arms fully extended and shoulders active.
- 4
Initiate the movement by pulling your chest towards the rings, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
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Continue pulling until your chest is level with or slightly above your hands, keeping your elbows close to your body.
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Slowly extend your arms to lower your body back to the starting position, maintaining a straight body line throughout the movement.
Secondary Muscles
While 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 Ring Row, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as 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.
