The strict pull-up on rings has all the benefits of a traditional pull-up, but allows the arms to move in a more natural motion. It is useful for anyone experiencing pain during pull-ups, as well as developing the ability to pull higher more comfortably than on a straight bar.
Cues:
- Start in a full hang
- Initiate the pull by pulling the depressing and retracting the scaps
- Pull with the arms until the rings contact your shoulders
- Lower with active scaps until the arms are straight
- Release the scaps to return to a full hang
Mistakes:
- Pulling arms before scaps, or without scaps at all
- Not touching rings at top
- Lowering without scap control
- Failing to reach a full hang each rep
