Beginner Partial Skin the Cat with Olympic Rings
Develops shoulder mobility, strength, and control through a partial skin-the-cat movement.
ShouldersIntermediateStrengthMobility
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: shoulders & lats. Secondary: core, back |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Shoulders |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Strength · Mobility |
| Sets & reps | 3 sets × 5-8 reps |
| Estimated calories burned | ~5 kcal |
How to do it
- Hang from the rings and tuck the knees.
- Begin rotating the body backward under the rings in a controlled partial skin-the-cat.
- Go only as far as mobility and strength allow.
- Return to the starting hang with control.
- Repeat for desired reps.
Equipment
- Olympic Rings
Coaching tips
Benefits
Develops shoulder mobility, strength, and control through a partial skin-the-cat movement.
Common mistakes
Avoid forcing the range or losing control on the descent.
Make it harder
Increase the range gradually toward a full skin the cat.
Make it easier
Perform only the initial hanging and tuck portion.
Breathing
Exhale as you rotate, inhale as you return.
Build a workout with this exercise
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