How to do it
Keep your feet planted and your body in one rigid line.
- 1
Grip the rings with your palms facing each other and lean back to create tension.
- 2
Pull your body up by driving your elbows back and squeezing your shoulder blades.
- 3
Slowly lower yourself back to the starting position with control.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on pinching your shoulder blades together to fully engage the rear deltoids.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows outward during the pull
- ✕Hinging at the hips to add momentum
- ✕Dropping the head back during the pull