Exercises / Intermediate
Bulgarian push-ups on rings
- Triceps
- Abs
- External Rotators
- Forearms
- Lower Chest
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 5
- Equipment
- Rings
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Set the rings at a height close to the ground.
Perform push-ups, trying to maintain a wide grip, close to double the width of your shoulders.
When you lock your arms at the end of the movement, rotate them and bring your hands closer together.
Then rotate them back and open your arms again to start over.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Triceps
Abs
External Rotators
Forearms
Lower Chest
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength25
- Explosivity0
- Technique30
- Cardio5
- Mobility20
Sessions
Sessions with this exercise
Calisteniapp workouts that include this movement.
Intermediate
Upper trunk with weight
Triceps ∙ Anterior Deltoid ∙ Serratus ∙ Upper Chest
43 min · 9 exercises
Intermediate
Muscle Up on Rings
Triceps ∙ Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Lower Chest
30 min · 6 exercises
Beginner
Gandalf Rings Beginner
Biceps ∙ External Rotators ∙ Lats ∙ Lower Trapezius
24 min · 4 exercises
Intermediate
Siru Rings
Triceps ∙ External Rotators ∙ Lower Chest ∙ Anterior Deltoid
33 min · 5 exercises
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