Exercises / Intermediate
Face pull on rings
- Biceps
- External Rotators
- Lats
- Lower Trapezius
- Rear Deltoid
- Side Deltoid
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 6
- Equipment
- Rings
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Place the rings at medium height and hang from them in a pronated grip, with legs straight and feet on the ground.
From this position, pull by flexing elbows and opening arms to one side, until your face reaches the height of the rings.
Keep the body straight at all times.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Biceps
External Rotators
Lats
Lower Trapezius
Rear Deltoid
Side Deltoid
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength40
- Explosivity10
- Technique20
- Cardio10
- Mobility15
Sessions
Sessions with this exercise
Calisteniapp workouts that include this movement.
Intermediate
Muscle up on rings preparation
Biceps ∙ External Rotators ∙ Lats ∙ Lower Trapezius
34 min · 5 exercises
Intermediate
Basic Rings Back
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Forearms ∙ External Rotators
41 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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