How to do it
Pause for one second when the rings reach your face before lowering.
- 1
Set the rings at chest height and grasp them with an overhand grip.
- 2
Lean back with your arms fully extended and feet planted on the ground.
- 3
Pull the rings towards your face, keeping your elbows high.
- 4
Slowly extend your arms back to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on retracting your shoulder blades and pulling the rings towards your face with your elbows high to target the rear deltoids.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the elbows below shoulder height
- ✕Bending at the hips to add momentum
- ✕Over-pulling the rings past the ears