Biceps

Biceps Curls with gym rings

Bicep curls on the gymnastics rings are an effective exercise to train the biceps specifically. The difficulty level depends on the body angle: the more upright you stand, the easier the exercise, as less body weight needs to be moved. In calisthenics, there are only a few exercises that isolate the biceps. Another popular variation is the Pelican Curls.

Necessary equipment

Biceps Curls with gym rings - the correct execution

  • Hold the rings on chin height
  • Your palms should face upwards
  • Bend your elbows and pull the rings to the sides of your head
  • Let the rings slide slightly through your hands during the movement, so your wrists can stay in a neutral position
  • Keep your elbows at shoulder height and always in your field of vision
  • Lower yourself slowly and controlled back to the starting position
  • Maintain constant tension in the core and glutes
  • Take small steps forward or backward to change the intensity

The exercise Biceps Curls with gym rings is intended to be used as a hypertrophy exercise.

Which muscles are trained by Biceps Curls with gym rings?

Primary trained muscles for Biceps Curls with gym rings

  • Biceps - The biceps brachii muscle is located on the front of your upper arm. It helps you bend your arm at the elbow, rotate your palm upwards, and lift your arm forward.

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Alternative variants of Biceps Curls with gym rings:

Advanced Biceps Curls with gym rings

In advanced bicep curls on the gymnastics rings, your body is in a horizontal position, meaning you have to move almost your entire body weight. An effective way to get the most out of the exercise is to use a superset with a lighter variation. You start in the horizontal position and perform as many reps as possible. Once you can’t continue, you take a step back, slightly raise your upper body, and reduce the resistance—this allows you to keep going and push your muscles even harder.

Necessary equipment

Advanced Biceps Curls with gym rings - the correct execution

  • Grab the rings and get into a deep rowing position with bent legs
  • Your palms should face upwards
  • Bend your elbows and pull the rings to the sides of your head
  • Let the rings slide slightly through your hands during the movement, so your wrists can stay in a neutral position
  • Lower yourself slowly and controlled back to the starting position
  • Keep your elbows at shoulder height and always in your field of vision
  • Maintain constant tension in the core and glutes

Biceps Hugs with gym rings

Bicep hugs are another variation to train the biceps using gymnastics rings. In this exercise, you pull the rings inward in front of your body, as if you were hugging someone. This movement intensely engages the biceps and also challenges internal shoulder rotation.

Necessary equipment

Biceps Hugs with gym rings - the correct execution

  • Grab the rings with extended arms
  • Palms face each other
  • Pull the rings to the sternum
  • Elbows point outward
  • Slowly return to the starting position in a controlled manner

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