Ring Support Hold

What it is

This exercise involves holding your body weight suspended above a pair of gymnastic rings, establishing a stable, locked-out position. It primarily targets the shoulders, triceps, and overall core stability. This builds strength and control essential for more advanced ring movements. You maintain this strong, static posture for a designated period.

Technique tips

• Keep your arms fully extended and locked out.
• Depress your shoulders away from your ears.
• Maintain a tight core and straight body line.
• Avoid shrugging your shoulders during the hold.
• Breathe deeply and steadily throughout the entire duration.
• Slightly rotate rings outward for increased shoulder stability.

How to track your progress

Log the hold time of each set. Straddly keeps your best hold for this exercise and tells you when you beat it, so a two-second gain does not go unnoticed.