Ring support hold

A compound exercise for the triceps and chest, with help from the front delts, abs. Equipment: gymnastic rings.

Orbit

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WorksTricepsChestFront deltsAbs

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How to do it

Setup: Jump up to straight arms on the rings, rings close to the body.
Turn the rings out and hold still
Keep the shoulders pushed down

Muscles worked

Ring support hold: 3D figure mid-rep with the triceps and chest highlighted

Triceps · main
Chest · main
Front delts
Abs

Equipment

Gymnastic rings

Alternatives

Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all ring support hold alternatives.

DipDip bars
Ring dipGymnastic rings
Slow dip loweringDip bars
Straight-bar dipPull-up bar
One-arm push-upNo equipment
Band-assisted dipResistance bands and Dip bars

More triceps exercises

Close-grip bench pressBarbell, Flat bench and Squat rack
EZ bar skull crusherEZ curl bar and Flat bench
Overhead dumbbell extensionDumbbells
Cable pushdownCable machine
Bench dipFlat bench
Close-hand push-upNo equipment

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