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Ring Incline Plank

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Ring Incline Plank.

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About this exercise

A beginner-friendly plank variation where the hands grip gymnastic rings set at an elevated height, reducing the load on the core compared to a full horizontal ring plank. The inclined position allows athletes to build ring stability and core endurance before progressing to a flat ring plank.

How to Perform

  • Set gymnastic rings at a height between waist and chest level
  • Grip the rings and step back so your body forms a straight diagonal line at an incline
  • Keep your arms fully extended below your shoulders with a firm grip on the rings
  • Engage your core, glutes, and quads to keep the body rigid
  • Prevent the rings from swinging by pressing them downward and slightly inward
  • Hold for the target duration while breathing steadily
  • Step forward and release the rings to exit

Muscle Activation

Primary
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Secondary
Front shouldersMiddle chest

About the Ring Incline Plank

The Ring Incline Plank is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.

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