Ring Push-Up

Technique

Set gymnastic rings a few inches off the floor and grip one in each hand, arms straight, body in a plank. Lower your chest between the rings while keeping them stable, then press back up. The rings' instability forces much greater stabilizer and core engagement than a push-up on a fixed surface.

Steps

1. Set the rings a few inches above the floor and grip them with straight arms.
2. Align your head, torso, hips, and heels in a rigid plank.
3. Lower your chest between the rings while keeping your elbows controlled.
4. Hold the rings steady beside your torso at the bottom.
5. Press through the rings to return to the starting position.

Common mistakes

• Letting the rings drift apart during the descent
• Allowing the hips to sag or rotate
• Flaring the elbows excessively
• Shortening the range before the chest passes between the rings

Variations

• Incline ring push-up with the rings set higher
• Feet-elevated ring push-up
• Weighted ring push-up with a vest
• Ring push-up with a turnout at the top

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