Ring Face Pull
Strengthen your back and shoulders with the Ring Face Pull. Improve posture and stability with this effective exercise.
The Ring Face Pull is a compound exercise that mainly works the shoulders and back, with help from the traps. You'll need: gymnastic rings.
Required Equipment

Ring Face Pull Muscles Worked
Primary
Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid); Lats (latissimus dorsi)
Secondary
Rhomboids (Shoulder Blade) (rhomboids, major & minor); Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers)
Ring Face Pull Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Ring Face Pull
Adjust the height of the gymnastic rings so they hang at around chest height when you are standing.
Grasp the rings with a neutral grip (palms facing each other).
Lean back until your arms are fully extended and your body is at a comfortable angle from the floor. Keep your feet flat on the ground, and adopt a stable stance.
Brace your core and keep your body in a straight line from head to heels, maintaining a slight bend in your knees.
Pull your body toward the rings while externally rotating your shoulders, aiming to draw the rings towards your face with your elbows flaring outwards.
Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together as you reach the top of the movement, ensuring that the contraction is focused on your rear deltoids and upper back muscles.
Pause at the top as your hands come close to your face, then slowly extend your arms back to the starting position under control.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Key Tips: Keep your body straight and avoid sagging your hips during the exercise to ensure your back and core are engaged. The angle of your body can be adjusted to modify the difficulty; a more horizontal body position increases the challenge. Avoid using momentum or jerking movements; perform the exercise in a controlled manner for maximum benefit.
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Ring Face Pull FAQs
What muscles does the Ring Face Pull work?
The Ring Face Pull mainly works the shoulders and back, with help from the traps. The main muscles are the posterior deltoid and latissimus dorsi.
What equipment do you need for the Ring Face Pull?
Gymnastic rings.
Is the Ring Face Pull 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 Face Pull go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Ring Face Pull variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Band Face Pull, Ring Archer Pull-Up, Ring Lever Back and Ring Lever Front.
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