How rings training is transforming my upper body strength - [30 Day Test]

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This is how rings training is transforming my upper body strength. I did a 30 day test to see if training rings at home could help improve my upper body strength, and I was amazed at how gymnastics rings workouts increased my pullups, dips and pushups. I've really been enjoying calisthenics workouts and body weight exercises, and this was a good 30 challenge. Thanks for watching, and I hope you like it!
Have a great week guys! Cheers.

[@Taophysique]

Rings changed my life. It's crazy how something so simple can yield so much gains

[@----zd1od]

Tao I love your videos!!!

[@Fahad-369]

Big fan of yours, love your vids. Love your simplicity and practicality.

[@demetri8774]

Ur videos r dope

[@Delliofreight]

After watching your channel .I instantly bought my rings

[@PlebiasFate1609]

Oi muchaco my man

[@krejn]

This guy is the Sisyphus of fitness. Always doing these arduous challenges only to lose all conditioning and strength and then do it all over again.

[@katherinek2709]

He's actually getting a lot better at maintaining his gains more recently... Everyone sucks when they swap out their training methods.

[@saminatorx2325]

Idk man the fact that he was able to do a lot of the exercises in this video from the get-go shows that he has maintained a considerable amount of strength from his past routines. I agree, his maintenance could be better but it isn't terrible either.

[@mariopsota5806]

@@saminatorx2325 the fact that he was able to do ring dips from the get-go shows that he probably already had some experience with rings before making this video so he's lying

[@zirrnorseman8068]

@@mariopsota5806 not really. I was able to do some ring dips the first time after using only parallel bars for months. Granted it was only 5 but still.

[@sillychinas]

Makes money doing it though. Must be nice I guess?

[@JuicyBenji]

The timing of this vid is quite insane, I received my rings last week xD I'm now waiting for the things to screw in my ceiling so I can actually use them in my apartment.

[@GoalGuys]

Good Luck!

[@SolarJakee]

Same here. It's because your phone is listening to you (seriously)

[@ArthurKite]

Do the best job you can fixing that on your ceiling. Be safe.

[@lachlanhusk4834]

Impressive commitment, congrats

[@r.s.334]

He always guinea pigs for us..... respect

[@jaxx-inspiregrowcreate2862]

Rings is a form of strength on its on. The instability strength and coordination needed is crazy. Mad respect ✊

[@Mtp-qw5jv]

This is by far one of the most underrated channels I’ve ever seen. Keep up the good work!

[@chriscroteau931]

Dude, yes! I switched to rings 3 months ago and it's a total game changer. Kudos to you on the challenge and getting the word out.

[@teabagfc]

I got my first set of rings a couple of months ago. Holy cow, hardest workouts I've ever done! I absolutely love using the rings, so much variety in exercises and so many different progressions too. Great video, thank you!

[@GoalGuys]

Thanks. Love working out on the rings as well!

[@flatfootandflexible5098]

I really appreciate guys like you that document their progress. I’ve made a lot of improvements over the years and never recorded any of it. Props to you!

[@vidurlutchminarain3686]

Their vids are so high quality and interesting. I've been following you guys for the past two or three years and always look forward to your next upload. You guys deserve so many more views and subs.

[@karimguled2923]

Amazing work like always, you keep me inspired bro keep up the good work.

[@nachiketa22]

great video man! lots of strength to you!!

[@BroncoC206]

Keep going guys! Love your challenges

[@neeks6227]

My buddy and I started rings 1 month ago and holy shit it’s hard asf! But we’ve been making crazy progress and it’s so motivating! Working our way to our first muscle up :)))

[@chubbabubb5355]

Dope content and super polished as usual 👍👍👍

[@amirkunuspekov7121]

Awesome, as always

[@omegapsi847]

Looking forward to your next ring muscle up challenge. Keep going!

[@lauramurphy]

Such a cool workout idea. Love these videos

[@stephenallison5003]

Great work as always!

[@bowantoia8536]

This is so valuable, I'm about to embark on an 18 week program by FitnessFAQs. I'm probably at your pre rings level of strength and you have shown perseverance I am going to need. Cheers dude.

[@thomaswilke9197]

Once again, A great video!!!!

[@nonsensepoopypants7415]

Hey, never realized you guys were in east van. Calisthenics outdoors in vancouver in the winter can be tough because it's always raining!

[@chadlawson4405]

Very inspirational! Great job. I will be buying rings for my pull-up bar. Thanks for the great video

[@slodoco]

Good job, buddy! Keep it up!

[@SenseiEli]

Thank you for posting!

[@mariomarroquin8464]

Great video! I have recently bought rings, and this video was an inspiration to pursue more training with the rings.

[@elliemiller]

Love your videos!

[@wander2403]

Brutal progreso hermano

[@James-C24]

Ive had a set of Olympic rings for months and not used them. And because ive lost a lot of muscle mass due to running with no weight work. This is getting me motivated to get the rings out and have a go again. And with a bit of direction.

[@GoalGuys]

Definitely give them a go!

[@nickklein09]

We must be browsing the same type of videos, goal guys. Started rings a few weeks ago as well, and they're kind if eye opening

[@spurezurko]

me too. My sister gifted me rings for my bday two weeks ago... and I'm dying on them

[@alexburton5064]

You and Camron keep on going u may not have 10 mill subs but u put the work in every day witch is amazing keep on going I promise u ur 1 of the best yt iv ever watch

[@hanstaagen2066]

nice vid dawg! it was informative and entertaining

[@ThantosProduction]

Happy holidays. Nice video

[@mallufitzone7645]

Nice work man

[@kuamir573]

Good job man, what an inspiration 👍👍👍

[@shnedergaard]

I JUST came back from a ring workout thinking I should do this at least once a week and then I see the title of your video - the universe wants it!

[@GoalGuys]

The universe demands it! good luck!

[@bhakinkhantarjeerawat1067]

excuse me, how often is best for one week? 2 times per week?

[@snowman9907]

just wanted to say that this guy didnt fake like many other do,its been a week since i bought rings and u helped me especially with the concept of not rushing with progress and leaving some reps in the tank . Received a sub brother .

[@paulginley2605]

Love this video so inspirational

[@theproagentteam-bronwynsco5345]

I am loving my own early experience with the rings. It is so much fun, challenging and diverse. Love it!

[@samuelmair7191]

Great video !

[@petarbg123]

Dude I started rings just a few months before you and hard initially they are so rewarding once you are able to perform exercises with proper form and many reps. Gatta keep going no matter what!

[@codyburke7738]

nice vid man, ive subbed. Speaking from experience i have managed to achieve some muscle ups on rings (unfortunately cannot share due to it being recorded on an old phone) my method was weighted chinups and dips (on reg equipment), muscle up transition practice with a resistance band looped around the rings and under your butt essentially making a seat that boosts you up and then just straight bodyweight chins and dips on rings. took me about 4 months of solid practice, like 3-4 days per week. i just obeyed simple prog overload except for skillbased stuff. its a helluva feeling nailing one! and i managed to nail five.

[@donovanmurray7005]

Dope vid bro these are great tips just got my first set of rings

[@MTTR01]

Awesome! Just watch out when you're doing the dips. It's easy to drop too far down and "rest" on the shoulders. Don't use full shoulder mobility but instead stop one or two inches to avoid shoulder strain/injuries. You're doing good for only a month of training!

[@r.w.d.2532]

I wish i had read ur comment earlier 😂 I went too far down

[@Bezimienny11]

Sadly, I can confirm this from my experience - the same ligament on both shoulders is always inflamed for a few days after doing 'proper' range of motion dips. I know that people say you should do full range of motion, but what they omit telling you is to do full SAFE range of motion.

[@MTTR01]

@@r.w.d.2532 Nooo! It shouldn't be too bad if you have not done it repetitively. Just be careful from now on :))

[@MTTR01]

@@Bezimienny11 Yes. Usually you do want to do a full range of motion on most exercises. However, the definition of a full range of motion is different for the individual and the exercise. Safety is number one priority!

[@InYourFaceMoFo]

@@MTTR01 2 years ago after doing 4x14 dips then 3x12 push-ups with rings my right front shoulder muscle snapped... Stay SAFE guys!

[@kevinabraham6908]

❤ u Brendon!! Keep hustling & keep growing. Any way Happy 🎄Christmas ❄ to everyone ☺

[@GoalGuys]

Merry Christmas!

[@tomerohayon4012]

great work mate, ill like to see a video when you work on skills on the rings like the muscle up, iron cross etc.....

[@nathanjpickles]

Love your positivity

[@warriorwithinchallenge3837]

Very cool. A great introduction to the world of rings!

[@lehongduong132]

Yes ring muscle up please!!! I'm learning it with you and the move seems to hurt my outer elbow. Hope that I'll figure out how to do it before you do haha

[@bassemb]

Heck yeah, I love my rings! My favourite exercise equipment by far. Thanks for making this video, I am sure it has inspired many people to give rings a try. One small nitpick at 7:38 - you're trying to warm up your rotator cuffs in an outward motion, but the pull is downwards (gravity), which is counterproductive. Anchor a resistance band on a vertical pole, and pull at it instead :D

[@FruGilchrist]

Waoh i just saw your channel pop up. Great content bro. Keep moving

[@remain___]

been messing with rings for months, never really knew this. very cool!!!

[@volvoguyV70R]

Great video. I would say you definitely look more "cut" than you were a year ago. I am on a similar journey my friend. I'm down 15 Kilograms and am about to break that magical 10 pull up barrier. (I stared way to late... I'm 54)

[@AS-bc8fg]

Better late than never! All the best on your fitness journey my friend

[@alvinwong2246]

He did again. Really inspiring to us 👍👍👍

[@chrisdonnell2575]

Nice job you've convinced me to buy rings for my garage gym will hang on rack. I like idea of beneath row to warm up for back too and bicep curls too.

[@mafuzzychefstanaccount9957]

This video rocks. My favorite one you guys have done since swimming.

[@marcusson1983]

Damn those bruises. That's commitment. Since i train mostly outside i have always towel with on, bc of wet bars. So imma used to wrap it twice around my forearm so it don't hurts. Big up

[@miguelohara9534]

I'm might try working out with rings after watching this! You seems like such a nice person btw

[@santiagobenitezperez3365]

looking forward to the ring muscle up vid

[@rossheikkila6959]

Good Man! it is all about the "stick em at it".

[@zachariot9073]

This is legit i got my rings recently and im loving them im going to get super strong 🤙

[@yb2112]

Great vid from a guy that is actually struggling ring exercises like me!

[@lachlann2036]

Man I’ve loved watching your vids since that 4 min mile vid im a sprinter and I’d love to see you try n run 11-12 sec hundred

[@jackmiller5328]

Would love to see a 3, 6 or even 12 month rings progress if he sticks to training for that long

[@S1N_8991]

yeah i would love to see long term gains

[@djbettylou]

This was Great. And you look great!!

[@therandomdickhead5744]

I got rings a week or so ago. I haven't even set them up yet. God damn you're actually productive

[@BeGravity4]

You have a wonderful channel

[@dunkmajor]

I can't wait til you do a ring muscleup such a big calisthenic milestone that many never touch. Good form as video progressed btw🚀 try to keep the ring straps closer to your shoulders it will help tremendously

[@GoalGuys]

Thanks. Be sure to check back in a week ;)

[@joeybmas14j]

Uhh, nope it's not a huge calisthenics milestone. Muscle ups are easy, even for heavyweight athletes like Kali muscle he can do 20+reps of that as a warm up. Planche, Maltese or iron crosses would be a huge milestone for Calisthenics athletes. Now that's true beastly strength right there

[@genjatimelord]

u looking good man keep it up

[@noahluke11]

It's yr videography progression for me 😎♥️

[@renerioscom]

Great video!! Where can we get those rings?

[@AlteredState1123]

Congratulations! Great improvement. Two things: doing push-ups after dips must have skewed your results; the low ceiling was really bugging me when you were indoors.

[@trench01]

I would like to see a video of all the challenges that did not take off the encourage others in what you did so others know what to do if they try it or if they should avoid it. Thanks

[@EZModeGamers]

Here is a tip if you still need it. When I got enough strength it still took me weeks to figure out the muscle up on rings. The one golden moment is when I tried the muscle up in an L sit. It's way easier. So try it in L sit if you can!

[@mdfgamingg1952]

Cool video kongrats

[@jimmyjones5492]

i really wanted to comment badly on your shoulder situation, and I'm glad you got a trainer who helped you with that! Pleeeease focus 150% on activating your shoulders and lats in most push and pull exercises! Rep quality > quantity. Keep it up!

[@viz2y]

looking strong in that thumbnail 😳

[@rcorser1]

Great video....are you working on the follow up video you mentioned at the end?

[@GoalGuys]

Still working away at it!

[@kellyyporteous1234]

Not skipping the adds to support this channels commitment to all their challenges!

[@GoalGuys]

Haha, thanks. All of it helps :)

[@renem.7198]

Nice video :) Greets from Hamburg/Germany

[@GoalGuys]

Greets to you too!

[@m2t300]

A wise man once said that rings will humble any man Thank you for the likes, this is the most I've had. Have a good day!!

[@brendanmcgahan645]

Frodo?

[@m2t300]

@@brendanmcgahan645 I have no idea but I just wanted to give someone credit instead of acting like I made the actual comment

[@brendanmcgahan645]

@@m2t300 sick name btw mate

[@m2t300]

@@brendanmcgahan645 thanks man your name is cooler

[@m2t300]

@digitalXmage it is a joke kind sir.

[@leticialopes769]

I absolutely love your perseverense and commitment, that's so great dude congratulations 💕

[@deadbeet7846]

I tried it and it was something new and very difficult but in the end awesome!

[@jadelsoueidi8019]

Good Job man ! I would bring it back to fundamentals on ring before i take it any further . Ur form is suffering . Scapular control and locking elbow / turning elbow pit to the outside is necessary if u want to progress any further. Train top support holds ( in good form ) Include some inversion as well

[@helsinki]

Love my rings. One of the best things a person should get for themselves.

[@Rhythmicons]

I got a Rogue Mil Pullup station, and some Gornation rings, parallettes, dip belt, bands, and an extra set of Rogue rings (because the Gornation rings were preorders. Excellent little station with which to torture myself.

[@OnePieceTheorist]

For anyone wondering if they should/shouldn't buy the rings..buy them,they're definitely worth it,especially now during winter when you cant use bars because they're too cold. I've bought them about few months ago,and in just a few months of training i saw so much more improvement than working out 2 years on bars - especially since i can train rear,middle and front delts,can target each part of pecs,can actually progress in one arm pull up by lowering one ring so it makes the other hand work more,and can also quite more easily isolate biceps and triceps,and many many other things... There are no negatives about the rings since i bought them,if you use them smart.

[@goprimate]

You made some great progress during this process!💪🏽

[@FirmoTV]

training with rings is the way to go!

[@divinekorie3141]

Keep reaching for your goals! You will but if you're still alive keep going!

[@NikA-wr6px]

training on rings doubled my strength in 1 month

[@zenzming]

Respect on taking on the rings. You just need to keep working on your form down the line or else you're going to hurt yourself. I'd actually recommend working more on your static holds and ring rows - the annoying thing with rings is that the learning curve is very steep. It appears what you're still packing is that rock solid scapular and rotator strength

[@swilhelm3180]

When you're doing dips on the rings try to find a higher mounting point for the straps as now the angle of the straps is changing as your hands move a little in and out with each rep. Also look for swings as they are often much higher than any pullup bar, plus they are braced at about a 60 degree angle so its rock solid, unlike that flimsy squat rack thing you have outside at home. That is rather pointless as it's moving when you're moving. At home mount a bar to your ceiling (very securely using multiple mounting points...be very redundant!) using headless bolts that have a wood thread and a machine thread for anchoring the bar to or a large plate of thick plywood or steel. You want your mount spread out over as large an area as possible. Try to keep your legs straight, whether in your L-sit or normal vertical position. Again you'll need a higher mounting point for those straps. And spread the straps apart more when you're doing dips so the straps don't rub your forearms. It's a little harder but far more comfortable. So few people understand this. If you lose a little bit of fat you will see a huge increase in calisthenics performance. It's shocking how much easier things can be when we shed a few pounds. Try to work out before eating as well, after defecation so you're lighter. Everything helps. Say NO to breakfast, the most pointless meal of the day. Nothing but room temperature, purified water for a few hours is best. Zero caffeine. We don't need more stimulants in our life. You've got a good bone structure for this if you can get lean. You will be very surprised what you will be able to do in a while if you continue and don't give up. Calisthenics can be discouraging when you see roided out people doing impossible moves. Ignore them. Just focus on how good you feel after each workout and that will draw you back. Your video work is really good. Very easy to watch. No wonder you have half a million subs.

[@zedek_]

What exactly is the rack you have in your garage that you have the rings attached to? Just a normal half-power rack?

[@joeljustin117]

like a ring workout video series would be dope

[@GoalGuys]

Aiming to do some more ring challenges going forward!

[@florian4033]

Very surprised you can only do 8 pull-ups? this comes pretty quickly usually. I use rings too since it's the winter and you're right it's a lot harder, it halves what you can usually do somehow. very humbling yet quite riveting!!!

[@PaulHeinrichs1]

What songs are these in your vid? I like the background jams.

[@danielvalluzzi1024]

From someone whos a week into Ring Training, this video is on the money...

[@vilo0079]

I have seen incredible progress with pull ups since I started with doing 6-8 reps for 3 sets with slowly increasing my weight. If I could properly do 8 reps for 3 sets I would increase the weight by 0.5 kg. In June I could do 11 pull ups or 6 with 4 kg for 3 sets in a row and now I can do around 22 or 7 with 9 kg for 3 sets in a row. Clean form, chin above the bar and full range of motion with a stop at the bottom. The hardest part was probably not rushing it and correcting my form, because before that I did half reps.

[@aaronjohnson508]

Nice progress, how tall are you and how much do you weigh if you don't mind me asking

[@vilo0079]

@@aaronjohnson508 I’m 15 years old, 176 cm and 66 kg. This last year I gained around 8-10 kg, so this is the heaviest I ever was.

[@aaronjohnson508]

@@vilo0079 oh ok because I'm 77 kg and I found that you did so many pull-ups without weight but even just 9 kg dropped that number so much so I assumed you were lighter. I can do maybe 12-13 pull-ups but can do more pull-ups than you with that extra weight. Makes sense I guess.

[@jdh9606]

Vancouver represent!