Rings wide pushup (Bulgarian pushup)

Skill Tree

Muscles

Technique

  1. Start in a Rings plank position.
  2. Perform a Rings pushup , but let the rings move outward to the sides on your way down.
  3. Push yourself back up to the starting position.

Form tips

  1. Keep your Abs engaged and a posterior Pelvic tilt .
  2. Push your shoulders forward at the top ( Shoulder protraction ) and maintain your shoulders pulled towards your hips the whole time ( Shoulder depression ).

Risks

  1. The elbows-out position can put undue stress on the shoulder. Practice this exercise carefully to avoid injury. Keep your shoulders pulled towards your hips ( Shoulder depression ) to reduce the risks.

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