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Gymnastics rings

Gymnastic rings are a highly effective piece of fitness equipment for building strength and sculpting muscles. In fact, this discipline demands a great deal of power, offering the chance to increase your physical strength and tone your muscles to a higher level. Numerous types of exercise such as inverted push-ups, dips, pull-ups, etc. can be performed with this equipment. If you're interested in finding out more on the subject, check out our article on the best exercises with gym rings. Gymnastic rings offer different types of muscle contractions for a complete and effective workout.

• Isometric contraction involves muscular contraction without movement, enabling a highly targeted increase in muscle strength.
• Concentric contraction involves shortening the muscle and producing movement, resulting in increased muscle strength and muscle hypertrophy.
• Eccentric contraction involves lengthening the muscle and slowing down the movement, resulting in increased muscle strength and significant muscle hypertrophy.

Here is an example of the contractions associated with dips with rings:

Dips :

• Concentric contraction of triceps and pectorals during descent,
• Isometric contraction of the triceps and pectorals during the maintenance phase,
• Eccentric contraction of triceps and pectorals during ascent.

Selection criteria for gymnastic rings

• The material used to manufacture the rings is an important criterion to consider. The rings are generally made of wood or plastic. The choice between wooden and plastic rings depends on each user's priorities. Wooden rings are an ideal option for those looking for a comfortable grip and less slipperiness with sweat. Conversely, plastic rings can be a good option for those looking for added durability and easy maintenance.
• The diameter of the rings is another criterion to consider. Rings are generally 25 mm, 28 mm or 32 mm in diameter. The choice mainly depends on individual preferences or the size of your own hands.
• Standards are based on 28 mm. This is the official size of the Olympic rings. The 32 mm version is especially suited to larger hands, and is mostly found in CrossFit boxes. 25 mm rings can also be an interesting option for beginner gymnasts with smaller hands.

Tips for choosing the right straps for gymnastic rings

Straps for gymnastic rings are a crucial element in ensuring safety during training. So it's important to choose straps that meet your needs in terms of length, fastening system and maximum load.

• Length: Long enough to use the rings at different heights.
• Closing system: Quick and easy to use, yet secure.
• Maximum load: Ability to bear a high load, well in excess of body weight.
• Buckles: Strong, rigid metal buckles with a powerful spring for precise adjustment.
• Adjustment: Sliding straps with a claw buckle for quick and easy adjustment to your height and exercise heights.

Gymnastics rings can be combined with a weight rack for added versatility in your workout. Weight racks allow you to attach rings at different heights, thus broadening the range of exercises you can perform. You can view our various bodybuilding racks here.

What types of rings to choose: their advantages?

• The 25mm diameter wooden gymnastic rings are an ideal option for beginners. Ø 25mm wooden gymnastic rings with adjustable strap are lightweight, easy to handle and offer a good grip. Adjustable straps let you adjust the height of the rings to suit your needs, making them more practical for people of different heights.
• The 32mm diameter wooden gymnastic rings are an excellent choice for people with larger hands. Ø 32mm wooden crosstraining rings + adjustable straps are heavier than 25mm diameter wooden rings, making them more stable for strength training. Adjustable straps also make it easy to adjust the height of the rings to suit each user's needs.
• Plastic gymnastic rings with a diameter of 28mm are a popular option for crosstraining. Gymnastics rings - crosstraining Ø 28mm plastic + adjustable straps are durable, easy to clean and inexpensive. Adjustable straps make it easy to adjust the height of the rings to suit each user's needs.