Gymnastic Rings

So I see alot of y'all asking about different things like bands, or talking about using small dumbbells etc


STOP!!!!

Those are decent tools but you will get so much more out of a set of gymnastic rings. Suspension straps are great, but rings are better as the seperated hang point is better for most exercises.

The ones a recommend are the ones from christian fitness factory

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I like these because of the numbered straps and they are wooden. Fell free to post up if you find some cheaper with numbered straps and wooden and are on stock.

Rings allow the following

Chest- pushups, flyes, dips

Back- rows, chins, shoulder Y's, inverted shrugs, muscle ups or simulated muscle ups

Shoulders- Y's, facepulls, rotation, handstand pushups

Arms- besides obvious compound movements, ring curls, overhead extensions

Plus you get all of the static holds which are hard as frick and can really blow up your arms especially the bicep due to putting a ton of stress on them while they are in the stretched position.


If you get a good set of rings and a weighted vest that can go to 80lbs....well you are set as you don't need anything more.

Combine this with abs and bodyweight leg movements and you will not be sorry.

On how to hang it, if you don't have anything solid you can hang from nor a good tree branch you can do one of the following

Use an eye screw directly into the stud. I suggest using a small drill bit and drilling a small pilot hole. This will cost less than $5 and are similar to this:
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Or the better option is to use brackets specifically designed for rings and exercise equipment

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If you use just the eye hooks and use a couple good rock climbing caribeeners it will provider easier adjustment.