Ring Push Up demonstration

Ring Push Up

Learn how to do the Ring Push Up with proper form, setup, and execution.

This other movement primarily targets chest, including upper chest, lower chest.

How to Perform Ring Push Up

  1. 1

    Grab a set of gymnastic rings and adjust them to an appropriate height.

  2. 2

    Grab one ring in each hand and get into a push-up position with your feet on the floor.

  3. 3

    Your body should be in a straight line from head to toe.

  4. 4

    Engage your abs and take a breath.

  5. 5

    Lower your chest toward the rings by bending your elbows.

  6. 6

    Push through the rings to press yourself back up, squeezing your chest at the top and exhale.

  7. 7

    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.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions