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Ring Half Straddle L

Ring Half Straddle L is a ring progression that utilizes the athlete's existent ring support hold while building hip flexor strength, abductor strength and core strength to prepare for the full straddle hold.

  • Type Of Exercise: Strength
  • Muscles: Biceps, Shoulders, Trapezius, Chest, Abdominals, Hips
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Equipment: Gymnastic Rings

Ring Half Straddle L

  1. Hop up above gymnastic rings as you would to enter a top support.
  2. As you ascend, straddle your legs apart, bring them level with your hips, and bend your knees.
  3. When your elbows straighten, the rings should be between your thighs.
  4. Turn the rings out past parallel, depress your shoulders, and lift your knees above your hips.
  5. Keep your feet under your knees.
  6. Do not allow your thighs to touch your arms, and hold this ring half straddle L for time.
  • Exercise: Ring L-Sit
  • Type of Exercise: Strength
  • Muscles: Biceps, Shoulders, Trapezius, Chest, Abdominals, Hips
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Equipment: Gymnastic Rings
  • Exercise: Ring Straddle L
  • Type of Exercise: Strength
  • Muscles: Biceps, Shoulders, Trapezius, Chest, Abdominals, Hips
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Equipment: Gymnastic Rings