Ring muscle-up
A compound exercise for the lats and chest and triceps, with help from the biceps, abs. Equipment: gymnastic rings.
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How to do it
- Setup: Hang from the rings with a false grip, wrists over the rings.
- Pull the rings to the chest and lean the shoulders over
- Press up to straight arms on top
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