Triceps · Body weight · Advanced

How to do Ring Dips

Ring dips are a challenging bodyweight exercise performed on gymnastic rings, primarily targeting the triceps, with significant engagement of the chest and shoulders. The instability of the rings requires considerable strength, balance, and coordination.

Ring Dips demonstration
Primary muscle
Triceps
Also works
Chest and Shoulders
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Advanced
Category
Triceps

How to do Ring Dips, step by step

  1. Start by hanging from the rings with your arms fully extended and your body straight.
  2. Lower your body by bending your elbows until your shoulders are below your elbows.
  3. Push yourself back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Ring Dips works your triceps as the main mover, with help from your chest and shoulders.

Track Ring Dips in SPLYT

Ring Dips is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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