How to do it
Keep your feet firmly planted and hip-width apart.
- 1
Set the rings at waist height and sit beneath them with legs bent and feet flat on the floor.
- 2
Grasp the rings with a neutral grip and lean back until your arms are fully extended.
- 3
Pull your chest towards the rings by bending your elbows and retracting your shoulder blades.
- 4
Lower yourself back down with control to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your body in a straight line from head to knees and pull with your elbows, not just your hands, to fully engage the lats.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows out to the sides
- ✕Sagging the hips below the body line
- ✕Dropping the head back during the pull