Ring Incline Push-Up
A horizontal pressing movement with reduced bodyweight demand where your hands are elevated on the rings, making it easier than a regular push-up.
Instructions
- Place your hands on elevated rings (higher than feet)
- Assume a push-up position with your body in a straight line
- Lower your chest toward the rings by bending your elbows
- Keep your elbows at approximately 45 degrees from your body
- Press through your hands to return to the starting position
- Maintain a rigid body position throughout the movement
Tips
- The higher your hands are elevated, the easier the movement
- Keep your core engaged to prevent hip sagging
- Lower your chest rather than your head
- Progress by lowering your hand elevation gradually
- Maintain tension in your entire body for better control
- Can be performed with hands on a bench, box, or low rings
Recommended starting values
Sensible novice starting points for each goal, for a lifter aged 25–40. Scale down for smaller frames or older lifters. Treat the first set of any session as a discovery set.
| Goal | Sets | Reps |
|---|---|---|
| Gain strength | 3 | 7 reps |
| Build muscle | 3 | 10 reps |
| Build endurance | 3 | 14 reps |
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