Rings push ups

Muscles worked: Chest, Upper arms, Shoulders
ChestUpper armsShoulders
🔧 Rings ↕ Push 🔁 reps Difficulty: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.

Technique

How to perform

Rings just above ground. Plank with hands in rings (arms extended, feet together). Core tight, straight head-to-heels. Bend elbows close to body, lower chest to hand level. Press through rings to full extension. Repeat.

Muscles Worked

Pectoralis MajorFront DeltFront deltPectoralis Minor

Tips

Secure rings, neutral wrists. Stable body, controlled descent, elbows ~45°. Tight core, no sagging. Beginners: Fewer reps. Avoid: Rings drifting, spine arch/round, high rings, elbow flare, wrist misalignment, rushing, incomplete range.

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