Exercises / Intermediate
Pelicans on rings
- Biceps
- Triceps
- Anterior Deltoid
- Lower Chest
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 4
- Equipment
- Rings
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Set the rings to a medium height.
Assume a supine grip with your hands close to your hips and face down.
Extend your upper body to reach a 45-degree angle with the floor, arms fully extended.
From this position, perform an elbow flexion to return to the starting position.
Adjust the height of the rings to change the difficulty, the lower the rings, the harder the exercise.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Biceps
Triceps
Anterior Deltoid
Lower Chest
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength55
- Explosivity0
- Technique35
- Cardio5
- Mobility40
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