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Ring Dip

Lower chest
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Targets: Lower chest

About

Ring dips work your chest, triceps, and shoulders all at once. The unstable rings also help strengthen your core and shoulder control.

How to Ring Dip

Starting Position

1. Adjust the ring to shoulder width and hold it with both hands to hang.

2. Keep your arms straight and maintain your body in a straight line from head to toes.

3. Lift your legs off the ground and engage your core to stabilize your body and prevent it from swinging.

Proper Form

1. Slowly lower your body while bending your elbows.

2. Control your movement so that your shoulders go down to about elbow height.

3. Adjust your range to avoid dropping too deep towards the floor.

4. Engage your chest and arms, and slowly return to the starting position by straightening your arms.

5. Hold the raised position for a moment while maintaining tension in your core and shoulders.

Breathing Technique

Inhale when lowering your body, and exhale when pushing your body up.

Precautions

1. Don't push yourself to go too low so that your shoulders don't roll in too deeply.

2. If the ring shakes a lot, practice in a shorter range first to build core and shoulder stability.

3. Beginners should receive assistance or start at a lower height and gradually increase the difficulty.

4. If you feel pain in your shoulders or elbows, stop the movement immediately and reassess your posture.

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