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Ring Front Raise

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Ring Front Raise.

MediumFront shoulders

About this exercise

The ring front raise is a bodyweight shoulder exercise performed using gymnastic rings. Leaning back and gripping the rings, you raise your arms forward and up against your body weight, effectively loading the anterior deltoids. The rings introduce instability that engages additional stabilizing muscles in the shoulder girdle.

How to Perform

  • Set gymnastic rings at approximately waist height and grip them with a neutral grip
  • Lean back with arms extended behind you so your body is at a diagonal angle
  • Keep your core engaged and your body in a straight line from head to heels
  • Raise both arms forward and up in front of you while maintaining the body lean
  • Continue until your arms are approximately parallel to the ground or slightly above
  • Lower your arms slowly back to the starting position, resisting the pull of gravity

Muscle Activation

Primary
Front shoulders
Secondary
CoreUpper chest

Common Mistakes

Common mistakes content is coming soon.

About the Ring Front Raise

The Ring Front Raise 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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