Workout Type:
Pull
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
Equipment needed:
Workout rings

How to Do Face pull in Rings

The face pull in rings is an effective exercise for targeting the upper back and shoulder muscles. It involves pulling your body towards the rings while maintaining a stable core and proper alignment. This exercise helps improve posture and shoulder health.

Step By Step Guide to Properly Execute Face pull in Rings

  1. Starting Position
    • Stand facing the rings, gripping them with an overhand grip. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart, and your arms fully extended in front of you. Lean back slightly, keeping your body straight from head to heels.
  2. Execution
    • Engage your core and pull your body towards the rings by bending your elbows and squeezing your shoulder blades together. Keep your elbows high and in line with your shoulders.
  3. Top Position
    • At the peak of the movement, your hands should be near your face, and your upper arms parallel to the ground. Hold this position briefly, ensuring your shoulder blades are fully retracted.
  4. Lowering Phase
    • Slowly extend your arms to return to the starting position, maintaining control and keeping your body aligned. Avoid letting your shoulders round forward.

Benefits of Face pull in Rings

  • Improves shoulder stability and health
  • Strengthens the upper back and rear deltoids
  • Enhances posture and reduces the risk of shoulder injuries

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Avoid using momentum to pull yourself up; focus on controlled movements.
  • Do not let your elbows drop below shoulder level during the pull.
  • Ensure your core is engaged to prevent arching your back.

Follow these steps and tips to master the facepull in rings with proper form and efficiency.

FAQ About Facepull in Rings

How many face pulls on rings should I do per set?

12-15 reps, 3-4 sets. These are a higher-rep exercise for shoulder health, not max strength. Focus on squeezing your rear delts and external rotators at the top of each rep. If you can do 15 easily, step your feet further forward to increase the angle.

Why do face pulls on rings feel different from cable face pulls?

Rings are unstable. Your stabilizer muscles work harder to control the path of the pull. Cable face pulls follow a fixed line, but rings force you to control rotation and lateral movement. The ring version builds more functional shoulder stability.

How far should I lean back during ring face pulls?

Start at about 45 degrees from vertical. The more you lean back, the harder it gets. If you can't do 12 clean reps at your current angle, stand more upright. I progress athletes from nearly vertical to about 60 degrees over 3-4 weeks.

When should I do ring face pulls in my workout?

Before or after any pressing work. 2-3 sets before bench press or dips warms up the rear delts and external rotators. At the end of a session, they balance out all the pushing you just did. I program them in every upper body session for shoulder longevity.

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