Ring Pike
Level
intermediate
Force
push
Mechanic
compound
Equipment
rings Category
calisthenics Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles
A dynamic pressing movement where you drive your hips upward in a pike position on the rings, developing shoulder strength and core control.
Instructions
- Begin in a push-up position with hands on the rings
- Keep your legs straight and pike your hips upward
- Create an inverted V-shape with your body
- Lower your hips back down to the starting position
- Maintain arm extension throughout
- Repeat with controlled movements
Tips
- Start with feet elevated to make the movement easier
- Focus on driving through your shoulders
- Keep your core engaged throughout
- Maintain tension in your entire body
- Progress by lowering your feet or increasing repetitions
- This develops excellent shoulder strength
- Can be performed with hands on different surfaces to modify difficulty
- Good preparation for more advanced pressing skills
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 | 15 reps |
| Build muscle | 3 | 18 reps |
| Build endurance | 3 | 25 reps |
Alternatives
Exercises that target the same muscles with the same force and mechanic.
Ring L-Sit
Learn more about ring l-sit intermediate calisthenics