Ring Dips
Learn how to do the Ring Dips with proper form, setup, and execution.
This other movement primarily targets chest, including upper chest, lower chest.
How to Perform Ring Dips
- 1
Grab a set of gymnastic rings and adjust them to an appropriate height.
- 2
Grab one ring in each hand and lift yourself up with your arms straight.
- 3
Lean your torso slightly forward and cross your feet behind you.
- 4
Engage your abs and take a breath.
- 5
Lower yourself by bending your elbows until your upper arms are roughly parallel with the floor.
- 6
Push through the rings to press yourself back up, squeezing your chest at the top and exhale.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Training Guidelines
The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.
| Goal | Sets | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 3-5 | 4-6 | 2-3 min |
| Muscle Growth | 3-4 | 8-12 | 60-90 sec |
| Endurance | 2-3 | 15-20 | 30-60 sec |
| Beginner | 2-3 | 10-15 | 60-90 sec |
Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.