Ring Reverse Push-Up
Elevate your push-up game! Ring Reverse Push-Ups build strength, stability, and core power. A challenging upper body exercise.
The Ring Reverse Push-Up is a compound exercise that mainly works the chest and triceps, with help from the back. You'll need: gymnastic rings.
Required Equipment
Ring Reverse Push-Up Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Triceps (triceps brachii)
Secondary
Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior); Lats (latissimus dorsi)
Ring Reverse Push-Up Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Ring Reverse Push-Up
Set up the gymnastic rings: The rings should be suspended at a height that allows you to lean forward without the rings touching the ground when fully extended.
Grasp the rings: Hold them at about waist level with your arms extended, palms facing down.
Adopt a push-up position: Your body should be in a straight line from heels to head.
Lean forward: Keep your body rigid and descent until your upper body is at about a 45-degree angle to the ground, going as low as your flexibility and strength allow without compromising form.
Push back: Use your chest, shoulders, and arms to push your body back to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
Engage your core: Maintain a straight body line and control the stability of the rings throughout the movement.
Repeat: Perform the desired number of repetitions and sets with proper form and control.
Safety Tips:
Warm up adequately before the exercise.
Start with an easier variation if new to this exercise.
Maintain core tightness to prevent lower back strain.
Stop if you experience pain beyond normal muscle fatigue.
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Ring Reverse Push-Up FAQs
What muscles does the Ring Reverse Push-Up work?
The Ring Reverse Push-Up mainly works the chest and triceps, with help from the back. The main muscles are the pectoralis major and triceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Ring Reverse Push-Up?
Gymnastic rings.
Is the Ring Reverse Push-Up 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 Reverse Push-Up go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Ring Reverse Push-Up variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Dumbbell Reverse Push-Up, Incline Reverse Push-Up, Reverse Push-Up and Ring Archer Push-Up.
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