I like to program ring dips after 3–4 rounds of parallel-bar dips. The rings force your stabilizers to work harder, which not only makes the exercise more demanding but also carries over to stronger performance back on the parallel bars. And with more strength, you can build more muscle. That’s the upside. The downside is…
Dips on rings significantly increase stabilizer muscle activation. If you include a training phase with ring dips and then switch back to parallel-bar dips, don’t be surprised if your strength gets a noticeable boost. That said, ring dips are highly advanced and not for everyone. Beginners should master ring push-ups before attempting dips to build…
Take a look at the physique of a top-level gymnast—someone who regularly performs dips on parallel bars or rings—and you’ll quickly see the power of this exercise. But when you move from the rigid parallel bars found in most gyms to the instability of gymnastic rings, get ready for a serious challenge! Your stabilizers will…