Description
The unique nature of gymnastic rings, and the exercises that can be performed with them, provide benefits beyond those of barbells or pulley machines.
One benefit of the rings is their inherent instability. Independently swinging from a long strap, the rings will move at the slightest touch. This instability forces you to concentrate every second that you are on the rings in order to keep from swaying. It can be difficult enough to pull and press your weight on a fixed bar, let alone on two rings that wiggle around! This difficulty translates into building more strength and muscle in your upper body and core.
Transitioning your body around the rings from a variety of positions requires a significant amount of upper body strength and control. Yes, you can gain a lot of strength with bodyweight exercises and of course from lifting weights, but the instability of the rings, along with the combination of movements, can be an entirely different demonstration of strength.
Skill work on gymnastic rings integrates strength and coordination training in a way that’s much harder to achieve with other equipment, and it gives you a lot of bang for your buck with regards to training time. It’s very common to hear of strong and fit people that exercise with weights and machines all the time, but are humbled and amazed by how difficult it is to perform even the most basic rings exercises. It is intense training that only requires a few movements to equal the impact of a dozen other regular exercises available in the gym.
Also, in terms of space requirements and portability, nothing compares to the great workout you’ll get from this easy-to-carry and simple piece of equipment.
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