Ring Dip is most often used in CrossFit. The rings bring stability to the action that creates power in the smaller, stable shoulder and chest muscles.
However, this instability may also lead to injury or pressure on these smaller muscle groups if you haven’t yet built up the power you need to shift. So it’s better to start with some additional support, such as knees on the floor or bands, while you build up your shoulder power, particularly at the bottom of the exercise, which might not be the best posture for your shoulder joint if you already have tight shoulder and chest muscles.
- Rings set approx. shoulder-width apart
- Full grip of the rings
- Start with arms extended and drive the rings away.
- Chest fall while the elbows shift out.
- The knees are wider than the elbows
- Keep your hands close to the body
- Complete with complete arm extension