straddlyRing Pull-Up
Muscles worked
Main muscles
- Biceps Brachii (Long Head)
- Biceps Brachii (Short Head)
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Teres Major
Also working
- Brachialis
- Brachioradialis
- Posterior Deltoid
- Rhomboids
- Trapezius (Lower)
What it is
A pull-up on gymnastic rings, where the hands can rotate freely as you pull. Most people turn the palms toward them at the top and bring the rings to the chest. The free rotation is friendly on the elbows and demands more stability.
Technique tips
- Start from straight arms
- Let the palms rotate naturally
- Pull the rings to your chest
- Keep the rings close to the body
How to track your progress
Log reps, and add the extra load if you wear a belt or a vest. Straddly counts your bodyweight in the estimated max, so added weight and extra reps both show up as progress, and new records are flagged during the session.
