Rings don't turn out at the top
Serratus and lower trap miss the external rotation cue.
Overactive muscles
Pec minorAnterior deltoid
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗Pull · Upper Body
Ring Pull-Up (Gymnastics)
Coaching cues
- Grip gymnastic rings; dead hang to start
- Pull chest to rings; rotate rings out at the top
- Elbows drive down and back
- Lower under control; full extension at the bottom
Common faults 2
Kipping to complete
Momentum removes the lat stimulus.
Overactive muscles
Hip flexorsErector spinae
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗