Intermediate exercise

Ring Support Hold

Also called Ring Sup Hold

  • Stability
  • Strength
  • Calisthenics

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Technique

How to perform Ring Support Hold

  1. Set the rings at a height where you can enter upright support and return your feet to the floor under control.
  2. Grip one ring in each hand and use your feet or a controlled press to enter support above the rings.
  3. Straighten your elbows and keep the rings beside your torso with your feet clear of the floor.
  4. Press down through the rings to keep your shoulders away from your ears while holding your chest upright.
  5. Let your legs hang beneath you, bending the knees only if needed for clearance, and keep the rings from swinging or spreading.
  6. Hold while breathing, then lower until your feet return to support.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Pectoralis Major Sternocostal Head, Triceps Lateral Head, Triceps Long Head, Triceps Medial Head.

MuscleScoreRole
Triceps Lateral Head0.7Target, Stabilizer
Triceps Long Head0.7Target, Stabilizer
Triceps Medial Head0.7Target, Stabilizer
Latissimus Dorsi0.5Stabilizer
Trapezius0.4Stabilizer
Pectoralis Minor0.3Stabilizer
Serratus Anterior0.3Stabilizer

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Progression relationships

These relationships describe graph position, not personal readiness.

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