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Rotating Chin Up with Olympic Rings

Adds a rotational component to the chin-up for greater core and shoulder demand.

BackAdvancedStrengthPull

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: back & biceps. Secondary: shoulders, core
Muscle groupBack
DifficultyAdvanced
TypeStrength · Pull
Sets & reps3 sets × 5-8 reps
Estimated calories burned~6 kcal

How to do it

  1. Hang from the rings with a supinated (chin-up) grip.
  2. Pull the body up while rotating the torso or rings.
  3. Reach the top position with control.
  4. Lower with control, reversing the rotation.
  5. Repeat for desired reps.

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Adds a rotational component to the chin-up for greater core and shoulder demand.

Common mistakes

Avoid using excessive momentum or incomplete range.

Make it harder

Increase rotation or add a pause at the top.

Make it easier

Perform standard ring chin-ups.

Breathing

Exhale as you pull, inhale as you lower.

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