Iron Cross Progression

5 levels · Rings · skill 10/10

The classic rings feat. Build straight-arm strength until you can hold the body between the rings with the arms horizontal.

1

Ring Fly

Level 3

Open the arms wide and pull them back together — the cross pattern under light load.

2

Ring Back Lever

Level 5

Straight-arm horizontal hold facing down. Builds the locked-elbow strength the cross demands.

3

Cross Pull-out

Level 7

Let the rings travel out to the sides, then pull back to support without bending the elbows.

4

Iron Cross

Level 9

Arms horizontal, body hanging between the rings, elbows locked.

5

Inverted Cross

Level 10

Sink from a rings handstand to a cross with the body inverted.

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