Setup and loading
Rings at hip height.
How to do the ring dip step by step
- Support yourself on the rings with your arms locked out.
- Lower past 90 degrees, keeping the rings close to your body.
- Press until your arms are straight and turn the rings slightly out at the top.
Form cues
- Rings close
- No swinging
Common mistakes
- Letting the rings drift apart
Sets and reps for your goal
Hypertrophy
3-4 x 8-12 · rest 60-90 s3-4 sets of 6-12 reps (up to 15-20 on isolation exercises) at 65-80% of your max. Rest 1 to 2 minutes.
Get close to failure (0-3 reps in reserve) and control the lowering for 2-3 seconds. Accumulate 10-20 sets per muscle per week.
Max Strength
4-5 x 3-6 · rest 2-3 min3-6 sets of 1-6 reps at 80-90% of your max (1RM). Rest 2 to 5 minutes.
Leave 1-3 reps in reserve. If your technique breaks down, lower the weight: strength is built with good reps.
A guide for healthy adults. Adjust the load to your level and see a professional if you have an injury.
Check your form
Film yourself from the side or ask someone to watch, then tick what you get right.
Sports it suits
Gear for this exercise
- Suspension trainerAnchors to a door or a bar.
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