Ring Arm Long Push-Up Hold
The Ring Arm Long Push-Up Hold is a compound exercise that mainly works the chest, with help from the shoulders, triceps and core. You'll need: gymnastic rings.
Required Equipment
Ring Arm Long Push-Up Hold Muscles Worked
Primary
Chest (pectoralis major, sternal head)
Secondary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Triceps (triceps brachii); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
How to do the Ring Arm Long Push-Up Hold
Set the gymnastic rings to a height that allows you to lean forward comfortably with your feet on the floor.
Grip the rings firmly and take a forward leaning plank position with your arms extended wide out to the sides.
Engage your core and squeeze your glutes to maintain a straight line through your body.
Hold your position while keeping your arms extended and resisting the outward pull of the rings.
Breathe steadily throughout the hold and maintain strict tension in your chest and shoulders.
Release the hold safely by stepping forward to return to an upright standing position.
Ring Arm Long Push-Up Hold FAQs
What muscles does the Ring Arm Long Push-Up Hold work?
The Ring Arm Long Push-Up Hold mainly works the chest, with help from the shoulders, triceps and core. The main muscles are the pectoralis major.
What equipment do you need for the Ring Arm Long Push-Up Hold?
Gymnastic rings.
Is the Ring Arm Long Push-Up Hold a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Ring Arm Long Push-Up Hold go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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