The 14 Core Exercises With Rings That You Need In Your Workout Routine

Here we provide some of the most effective core exercises that you can add to your next rings workout. This information will be valuable for people looking for new ab exercises to add to their training regime.

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Sean Klein
Written by
Sean Klein
Published on
01/04/22
Last updated
12/01/23
In This Resource
  • Benefits Of Gymnastic Rings
  • Challenging Exercise
  • Versatile
  • Progressive Nature
  • The 14 Core Exercises With Rings That You Need In Your Workout Routine
  • Sample Core Workout With Rings
  • More Gymnastic Ring Calisthenics Exercises
  • Common Questions
  • Do Rings Work On Your Core?
  • What Exercises Can You Do On Rings?

Gymnastics rings are some of the most versatile tools you can add into your home training set up. You may not think it but they can add so much variation to your training, including your core musculature training. We have put together a list of the 14 most effective core movements that use the gymnastic rings and even provide a core workout you can try at the end, let’s have a look.

Benefits Of Gymnastic Rings

Challenging Exercise

The most beneficial aspect of gymnastic rings is how challenging they, if we consider why a barbell is so effective for weight training its because it can create a huge stimulus as it can be easily loaded. The same is true for the effectiveness of gymnastics rings, they can create a large stimulus from just putting the bodyweight in challenging positions.

Versatile

If you have space for a pull up bar at home then the addition of gymnastics rings is a no brainer. They take up little space and offer a vast array of movement, especially for the upper body and core musculature.

Progressive Nature

Gymnastics rings bridge the gap between advanced and beginner. Often times bodyweight training can jump from press ups to completely unachievable positions that take years to master. Whereas gymnastics rings offer exercises for all levels and can take you from complete beginner to advanced based on their progressive nature.

The 14 Core Exercises With Rings That You Need In Your Workout Routine

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Sample Core Workout With Rings

Complete 3 rounds

1. Single Arm Ring Plank

Hold for 30 seconds

2. Ring Side Plank

Hold for 20 seconds

3. Ring Pike

Complete 6 repetitions

More Gymnastic Ring Calisthenics Exercises

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Common Questions

Do Rings Work On Your Core?

Yes. All exercises on the rings will require some level of core and abdominal strength. The exercises specific to workout the core on the rings are some of the most effective core variations available so make sure you use this tool to enhance your training.

What Exercises Can You Do On Rings?

Check out our rings exercises library.

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This resource was written by Sean Klein. Sean Richard Klein has thousands of hours of coaching experience and a BSc in Sports Science with Management from Loughborough University. He owns a gym in Bayonne France, CrossFit Essor, which runs group classes and a Personal training studio.

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