Gymnastics rings arent just for Olympic gymnasts.
What are gymnastics rings and what are they good for?
Rings are just what they sound like: hoops, traditionally made of wood, that hang from straps.
There are ways to do rows, bicep curls, leg exercises, and more.
Should I buy gymnastics rings or a TRX set?
Gymnastics rings, on the other hand, are separate.
You cant do that with TRX.
So if youre torn between the two, Id go for rings.
What kind of rings should I get?
Traditional gymnastics rings are made of wood.
If youre using yours indoors, I would getthe traditional kind.
Theyll typically come in a set that includes two rings and a pair of long straps.
This is because wooden rings can grow mold if they get wet and stay wet.
Ask me how I know.
Where do you hang gymnastics rings?
Dead branches tend to snap suddenly, and this could end badly for you.
How do you hang gymnastics rings?
Take a look at the buckles on your straps.
Pull it down to a convenient working height (say, chest level).
Heres a videothat guides you through this process, step-by-step, for two of the common types of buckles.
Rings are also a great way to dodead hangs.
Pushing exercises are harder.
I tried to do ring dips for the first time recently.
My thought process was: I can do dips.
They were the opposite of easy!
I tried a tentative elbow bend, and managed to do this a few times.
I dont know that I would call them real dips.
One helpful modification is to bend your knees and rest your toes on a bench behind you.
