Fit Bod Gymnastic Rings Manual

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The document provides instructions for safely warming up and performing various exercises using gymnastic rings.

The suggested warm up includes 5-10 minutes of light cardio followed by neck stretches, arm stretches, side stretches and shoulder shrugs.

Pull ups, ring rows, and the front lever target the back muscles.

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Exercise
Manual
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Fit Bod™ Gymnastic Rings
Thank you for purchasing your new Fit Bod Gymnastic Rings. We hope
they will bring you many years of joy and bring you closer to your
tness goals.

Disclaimer
Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. This general
information is not intended to diagnose any medical condition or to replace your
healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare professional to design an
appropriate exercise programme. If you experience any pain or dif culty with these
exercises, stop and consult your healthcare provider.

Warm up
Always warm up before each exercise session to prepare your muscles
for the impending workout.

Here is an example warm up session we suggest as a minimum before


using your Fit Bod Gymnastic Rings.

5-10 minutes cardio to raise your


body temperature. This could be
anything from walking, skipping,
jogging, rowing etc. Anything that
will raise your heartbeat and body
temperature.

Neck Stretch Lie on the oor with


your knees bent and gently pull
your neck forward. Hold in this
position for 5 seconds and relax
back to the starting position.
Repeat 3 times.
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Neck Stretch 2 Stand and lower
head to left shoulder. Hold for 10
seconds and relax to the starting
position. Repeat 2 times for both
sides.

Arm Stretch Interlock your


ngers and push your arms up to
the sky with your palms facing out.
Hold in this position for 10 seconds
and relax back to the starting
position. Repeat 2 times.

Shoulder Shrug Shrug your


shoulders to the sky. Hold in this
position for 5 seconds and relax
back to the starting position.
Repeat 2 times.

Side Stretch Raise both arms


above your head and place right
hand onto your left elbow. Gently
pull with your right hand and bend
at your waist to the right side. Hold
in this position for 10 seconds and
relax back to the starting position.
Repeat 2 times for each side.
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Arm Crossover Stretch Place left
arm across your chest and pull
your arm closer to your chest with
your right hand just below your
elbow. Hold in this position for 20
seconds and relax back to the
starting position. Repeat 2 times for
each side.

Back and Shoulder Stretch Hold


onto solid object or Fit Bod rings
and bend forward at waist until
your head is below your shoulder
line and you feel a gentle stretch in
your upper back. Hold in this
position for 20 seconds and relax
back to starting position. Repeat 2
times.

Ring Exercises
After you have completed your warm up session you will be ready to
perform your ring exercises.

1 Support Position: Muscles Used Arms and Back


This a fundamental exercise to perform ring training suspended
exercises. Once you can hold this position for 30 seconds you will be
ready to attempt more advanced exercises.
1. Set the rings to a height so that
your feet will not touch the ground
during the exercise
2. Hold the rings and pull yourself
above them with your feet off
the ground and you're supporting
your bodyweight with just your
arms.
3. Keep your arms straight and hold
this position for as long as you can.
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2 Dip: Muscles Used Chest, Triceps and Shoulders

1. Set the rings to a height so that


your feet will not touch the ground
during the exercise
2. Get into the Support Position
(see above)
3. Lower your body down by
bending at your elbows until your
arms are bent to 90° at the elbow.
4. Your legs can remain straight or
at an angle so long as you don't
touch the ground
5. Maintain a steady and controlled
position with the rest of your body.
6. Press your body back to the
original starting position

3 Push Up: Muscles Used Chest, Shoulders and


Abdominals
1. Set the rings to a height that
you're comfortable with (the higher
the rings the easier the exercise).
2. Hold the rings and keep your
body straight and your legs
extended behind you.
3. Move hands approx shoulder
width apart.
4. Lower yourself slowly towards
the ground by bending at the elbow,
maintaining good form throughout.
5. Pause at the bottom of the
movement and then push yourself
back to the starting position.
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4 Pull Up/Chin Up: Muscles Used Back and Biceps

1. Set the rings to a height so that


your feet will not touch the ground
during the exercise.
2. Position yourself under the rings
and grip the rings with an overhand
(pull up) or underhand (chin up)
grip.
3. Stand under the rings and grip
with either an overhand (for the
pull-up), or underhand (for the
chin-up) hand position.
4. Keep your arms straight and
hang from the rings, keeping your
body vertical or legs at 90°.
5. Pull your chest up toward the
rings by bending your arms at the
elbow. Maintain a smooth and
controlled motion as you pull up.
6. Slowly lower yourself back to the
starting position.

5 Ring Roll Out: Muscles Used Abdominals and


Shoulders
1. Set the rings to a height that
you're comfortable with (the higher
the rings the easier the exercise).
2. Hold the rings and keep your
body straight and your legs
extended behind you.
3. Move hands approx shoulder
width apart.
4. Slowly push yourself forward in a controlled manner, rolling out from
the shoulders, stretching out the torso as far as you can without
compromising form.
5. Stop when fully stretched and pause for a moment and return to the
starting position elf back to the starting position.
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6 Ring Row: Muscles Used Back and Biceps

1. Set the rings to a height that


you're comfortable with (the higher
the rings the easier the exercise).
2. Hold the rings and lean back,
keeping your body straight until
your arms lock out straight.
3. Whilst maintaining your straight
body, pull your chest upwards
towards the rings as high as you
can.
4. Pause brie y at the top and then
slowly lower yourself to the
starting position.

7 Front Lever: Muscles Used Abdominals and Shoulders

1. Set the rings to a height that


you're comfortable with (the higher
the rings the easier the exercise).
2. Hold the rings and lean back,
keeping your body straight.
3. Lower your body until completely
horizontal, your body facing
upwards.
4. Maintain this position for as long
as you can.
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8 L-Sit: Muscles Used Abdominals and Triceps

1. Set the rings to a height so that


your feet will not touch the ground
during the exercise.
2. Get into the Support Position
(see above).
3. Raise your legs in front of you
until parallel to the ground, forming
a 'L' shape.
4. Maintain this position for as long
as you can.

9 Muscle Up: Muscles Used Back, Biceps, Shoulders


and Triceps
1. Set the rings to a height so that
your feet will not touch the ground
during the exercise.
2. Position yourself under the rings
and grip the rings with an overhand
(pull up) grip.
3. At the top of the pull up, bring
you whole upper body above the
rings into the Support Position (see
above).
4. Perform a Dip and then reverse
the order of the exercise, returning
to the starting position.
5. That is one repetition.
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10 Iron Cross: Muscles Used Shoulders, Biceps,
Forearms and Back
1. Set the rings to a height so that
your feet will not touch the ground
during the exercise.
2. Get into the Support Position
(see above).
3. Roll your shoulders forward as
you slowly lower your body to the
cross position.
4. Stop the movement when you
reach the position where arms are
almost perpendicular to the body.
5. Hold the position and return to
the start of the exercise.

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