Ring Pull Up
Learn how to do the Ring Pull Up with proper form, setup, and execution.
This other movement primarily targets back, including lats.
How to Perform Ring Pull Up
- 1
Grab a set of gymnastic rings and adjust them to an appropriate height.
- 2
Grab one ring in each hand with an overhand grip and hang with your arms fully extended.
- 3
Engage your abs and take a breath.
- 4
Pull yourself up by driving your elbows down until your chin clears the rings, squeezing your lats at the top and exhale.
- 5
Slowly lower yourself back to the starting position and breathe in.
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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.