How to do it
Keep your wrists straight and neutral as you raise and lower the rings.
- 1
Stand facing the suspension anchor with the rings at waist height.
- 2
Grasp the rings with an overhand grip and straight arms.
- 3
Brace your core and lift your arms straight in front of you to shoulder height.
- 4
Lower the rings back down with control to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your core engaged and avoid using momentum to lift the rings; the movement should be controlled and initiated by your shoulder muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbows during the upward phase
- ✕Drifting the arms outward instead of forward
- ✕Raising the hands past shoulder height