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Ring Support Hold

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Ring Support Hold.

HardCoreMiddle chest

About this exercise

The ring support hold is an isometric gymnastic rings exercise where you suspend your bodyweight on straight arms above the rings, developing exceptional shoulder stability, chest strength, and upper-body control. Actively rotating the rings outward at the top increases the demand on the rotator cuff and scapular stabilizers.

How to Perform

  • Set the rings at approximately hip height and grasp them with a neutral grip
  • Jump or press up so both hands are beside your hips, arms fully extended and locked out
  • Actively rotate the rings outward so your palms face slightly outward and thumbs point back
  • Depress your scapulae downward and maintain a hollow-body position with your core engaged
  • Keep your legs straight and together, toes pointed, and eyes forward
  • Hold the position for the prescribed time, then carefully lower yourself back down

Muscle Activation

Primary
CoreMiddle chest
Secondary
TricepsFront shoulders

Common Mistakes

Common mistakes content is coming soon.

About the Ring Support Hold

The Ring Support Hold 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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