12/23 Technique Tuesday

Ring dips are a very effective exercise to develop arm, shoulder and trunk strength. However, it can take a while to progress to a ring dip. We have many excellent progressions to develop the strength needed for a ring dip. 

• The first progression is to do a parallette dip, using a single parallette, with your legs straight and feet on the floor, as demonstrated in the photo on the left by Jami. 
  
• Next, progress to two parallettes with your feet elevated like Tara is doing in the middle photo.
  
• The next progression is to do bar dips. Once you can do all the reps in the workout on the matador you are ready to move onto the rings. Just like Becky is doing in the photo on the right, you want get a deep, chest to the bar, dip. Good luck on your progression to a ring dip!
  

Today's Workout
Elizabeth
21-15-9 reps for time of
Clean 135/95 lbs 
Ring Dip

Elizabeth was introduced to the CrossFit community on September 12, 2003.