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Ring row

A compound exercise for the upper back and lats, with help from the biceps, rear delts. Equipment: gymnastic rings.

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WorksUpper backLatsBicepsRear delts

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Rings at waist height, lean back with straight body.
  2. Pull the rings to the ribs
  3. Turn the palms in
  4. Walk feet forward to make it harder

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