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Ring Dip

On gymnastic rings, lower under control while stabilizing the rings, then press to a locked, turned-out finish.

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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.

Muscles worked
Chest, Triceps
Movement
Push

Sets and reps

  • For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets.
  • For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9).
  • Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Alternatives

Other exercises for the chest, for when the suspension trainer is taken or you want a change.

Questions

What muscles does the Ring Dip work?
The Ring Dip mainly works the chest and triceps.
What equipment do you need for the Ring Dip?
A suspension trainer.
How many sets and reps of the Ring Dip?
For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
What can I do instead of the Ring Dip?
Archer Push-Up, Band Chest Press, Band Incline Chest Press and Barbell Bench Press work the same main muscle.

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Coaches add the Ring Dip to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.

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