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Ring Dips

How to do the Ring Dips with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

CompoundOtherIntermediatePush
Primary muscles

Triceps

Secondary

Chest, Shoulders

Equipment

Other

Step by step

How to do the Ring Dips

  1. 1

    Grip a ring in each hand, and then take a small jump to help you get into the starting position with your arms locked out.

  2. 2

    Begin by flexing the elbow, lowering your body until your arms break 90 degrees. Avoid swinging, and maintain good posture throughout the descent.

  3. 3

    Reverse the motion by extending the elbow, pushing yourself back up into the starting position.

  4. 4

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Log it, see it on your body.

Every Ring Dips set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap — so your triceps volume is visible at a glance — and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.

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