Do you want to conquer your first ring muscle-up?
With 3 workouts per week, you’ll build the strength, technique, and confidence to achieve the ring muscle up.
The Ring Muscle-Up Program helps you get your first muscle-up. You’ll build strength, control, and learn the right moves to go from pull-ups to dips on the rings. It’s easy to follow and works for all levels!
This 9-week program is designed to take you from foundational strength to mastering the demanding transition of a ring muscle-up. With 3 workouts per week, you’ll build the strength, technique, and confidence to achieve this impressive skill.
The Ring Muscle-Up Masterclass guides you step-by-step to master the key components of a ring muscle-up.
Three Phases to Ring Muscle-Up Success
This phase is all about preparing your body for the demands of the ring muscle-up. You’ll focus on:
In this phase, you’ll zero in on the muscle-up transition while continuing to build strength. Workouts will focus on:
The final phase pushes your strength and endurance further by increasing the intensity of your workouts. You’ll work on:
Repeating the drills and exercises until you’re confident in your ability to execute a muscle-up.Each workout is 45 minutes, 3 times per week. If you need more time to master the skill, you can repeat this phase until you’re ready. By the end, you’ll feel strong and capable of achieving your first ring muscle-up.
Ring muscle-ups are one of the most challenging and rewarding bodyweight skills. They demand strength, technique, and control, especially during the transition phase.
This program is designed for anyone who wants to achieve their first ring muscle-up. Whether you’re new to rings or have been working on the skill but haven’t succeeded yet, this program will guide you step by step.
Yes, you’ll need to be able to perform 6 pull-ups and 6 dips to start this program. These exercises ensure you have the baseline strength needed to progress safely and effectively.
The program lasts 9 weeks, with 3 workouts per week. Each workout is approximately 45 minutes long.
You’ll learn:
You’ll need:
Yes! With workout rings and a resistance band, you can perform the exercises at home or any place with a sturdy structure to hang your rings.
The program includes 3 workouts per week, each lasting about 45 minutes. This schedule allows for consistency without overloading your recovery.
The program is divided into 3 phases:
By completing the program, you’ll achieve your first ring muscle-up. Along the way, you’ll also develop stronger pull-ups, dips, and false grip strength, with improved wrist and elbow stability to handle the demands of the transition.
If you need more time, you can repeat the third phase of the program (Progressive Overload) until you’re ready to achieve your muscle-up. The program is designed to be flexible to your individual progress.
Yes! The program includes video-guided workouts, so you’ll know exactly what to do. You’ll also have access to a supportive community where you can ask questions and get advice.
The ring muscle-up is considered the ultimate test of bodyweight strength and control. It combines three key movements—pulling, transitioning, and pressing—into one seamless and fluid exercise. This skill not only looks impressive but also showcases your ability to move and control your body in a highly dynamic way. As one of the hallmark skills in Calisthenics and gymnastics, mastering the ring muscle-up sets you apart as someone with exceptional upper body strength and coordination.
Ring muscle-ups are a powerhouse exercise that target multiple major muscle groups at once. They work your back, shoulders, chest, biceps, triceps, and core, while also engaging stabilizing muscles to keep the rings steady. This makes it an excellent way to build upper body strength and muscular endurance. Additionally, the pulling and pressing phases of the muscle-up improve your functional fitness by training muscles to work together efficiently, which translates to better performance in other exercises and sports.
The ring muscle-up is not just about aesthetics—it builds true functional strength. Functional strength refers to the ability to use your muscles effectively in real-life movements or athletic performance. Since the muscle-up involves pulling, transitioning, and pressing, it works multiple muscle groups simultaneously in a coordinated effort. This improves your overall body mechanics and teaches your muscles to work together, making you more agile, efficient, and capable in both fitness and everyday tasks.
One of the unique aspects of the ring muscle-up is the high demand it places on your wrists and elbows. These joints must withstand significant pressure during the transition phase, where your body shifts from a pulling to a pushing movement. Developing this skill strengthens the tendons, ligaments, and stabilizing muscles in your wrists and elbows. Over time, this reduces the risk of injuries and enhances your ability to perform other ring and bodyweight exercises with greater control and confidence.
Mastering the ring muscle-up is just the beginning of your journey with ring training. This skill acts as a gateway to more advanced movements, such as front levers, ring dips, planches, and even iron crosses. By building the strength, control, and coordination required for the muscle-up, you lay the groundwork for tackling more complex and demanding Calisthenics skills. The muscle-up also boosts your confidence, motivating you to push your limits and explore new challenges in your training.
The ring muscle-up is not just a brute strength exercise—it’s a skill that combines raw power with precision and technique. Pulling your body above the rings requires explosive strength, while the transition phase demands careful control and coordination. The pressing phase tests your ability to stabilize and push through with confidence. This blend of physical and technical demands makes the ring muscle-up one of the most challenging yet rewarding skills in bodyweight training, a true testament to your dedication and ability.