Ring Body Saw

A dynamic pressing movement on rings where you oscillate back and forth in a plank position, challenging chest and shoulder endurance with instability.

Instructions

1. Begin in a plank position with hands gripping the rings at shoulder width and body straight from head to heels.
2. Keep your arms relatively straight (slight elbow bend acceptable) and maintain a rigid core throughout.
3. Rock your body forward toward the rings by shifting your weight, moving your shoulders forward of your hands.
4. Rock back to the starting plank position, shifting your weight and pushing your shoulders away from the rings.
5. Continue this sawing motion back and forth smoothly and with control.
6. Maintain constant tension and keep your body completely rigid throughout the movement.
7. Perform for the desired number of repetitions or duration.

Tips

• Start with slow, controlled movements before increasing speed or range
• Your entire body must remain rigid; avoid sagging hips or breaking at the knees
• The oscillating motion challenges shoulder stability and chest endurance
• Rings will rotate outward; actively prevent this by controlling your hand position
• Perform this as a core and shoulder stability drill rather than a high-rep exercise
• Excellent for building press strength and scapular stability
• Perform 20-50 saws depending on your current fitness level
• This complements plank progressions well
• Keep moving steadily without pausing; maintain momentum