Rings rotate inward under load
No external rotation at lockout; serratus and lower trap miss out.
Overactive muscles
Pec minorAnterior deltoid
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗Push · Upper Body
Ring Push-Up
Coaching cues
- Rings set at floor level; body in push-up position
- Turn the rings out at lockout — external rotation
- Lower with control; rings are free to move
- The instability increases pec, serratus, and stabilizer demand
Common faults 2
Hips sag or pike
Instability of the rings amplifies any core breakdown.
Overactive muscles
Hip flexorsErector spinae
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗