Ring Suspended Lunge
Level
intermediate
Force
push
Mechanic
compound
Equipment
rings Category
calisthenics Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles
A single-leg lunge variation performed while gripping rings for balance and upper body stability. Emphasizes unilateral leg strength and core engagement.
Instructions
- Stand facing the rings and grip them at chest height with straight arms.
- Step forward with one leg into a lunge position while maintaining grip on the rings.
- Lower your body by bending both knees until your rear knee approaches the ground.
- Keep your torso upright and use the rings for balance without excessive pulling.
- Front knee should stay aligned over your ankle and not extend past your toes.
- Drive through your front heel to return to the starting position.
- Complete all reps on one leg before switching sides.
Tips
- Adjust ring height to match your strength level.
- Use the rings for stability, not for pulling yourself up.
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Progress by reducing reliance on the rings as balance improves.
- Maintain equal weight distribution for proper muscle engagement.
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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