Hip Tuck with Olympic Rings
Builds core strength and control while hanging from rings.
Core & AbsIntermediateStrengthFlexion
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: abs & hip flexors. Secondary: shoulders, grip |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Core & Abs |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Strength · Flexion |
| Sets & reps | 3 sets × 8-12 reps |
| Estimated calories burned | ~28 kcal |
How to do it
- Hang from the rings with arms extended.
- Tuck the knees and hips toward the chest.
- Squeeze the abs at the top.
- Lower with control.
- Repeat for desired reps.
Equipment
- Olympic Rings
Coaching tips
Benefits
Builds core strength and control while hanging from rings.
Common mistakes
Avoid excessive swinging or using momentum.
Make it harder
Slow the tempo or add a pause at the top.
Make it easier
Perform knees-to-chest instead of a full tuck.
Breathing
Exhale as you tuck, inhale as you extend.
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