Drill

Drills

Gymnastics

Rings Support & Swing Control

Stable support position and quiet rings

8 min
5 x 10-15 sec support holds + 3 x 6 controlled swings
Intermediate

Why this drill

Builds toward stable support position and quiet rings.

Instructions

  1. 1Press to support with arms locked, rings turned slightly out.
  2. 2Push the rings down and together, keeping them silent and still.
  3. 3Add small swings only when the hold is steady — swing from the shoulders.
  4. 4Finish each set before the arms start to bend.

What to focus on

Locked arms and rings staying under the body, not drifting wide.

Recommended reps

5 x 10-15 sec support holds + 3 x 6 controlled swings

Common mistake

Holding with bent arms and letting the rings drift away from the hips.