Ring Row demo with Coach Karen

Execution of a Strict Ring Row with correct form. Demo by Coach Karen Ward of DFC CrossFit.

*Points of Performance:

1. Set rings to be directly in front of your shoulders where they hang.
2. Grab rings and lean back into a tight body position-all in one line from head-shoulders-hips-knees-toes.
3. The further forward you place your feet on the ground, the more challenging the exercise becomes.
4. The closer you are to standing the easier the Ring Row becomes-this movement is perfectly scalable for people of all ages and abilities.
5. With your shoulder blades squeezed together and arms start full extended, pull your body towards the rings until you touch your chest with the rings.
6. Slowly return to the starting position for the next repetition.
7. Once you have mastered the Strict Ring Row where your arms are directly under the rings and legs furthest out, then you can try and elevate your feet.
8. Be careful not to change your body position at any point during the movement except for the pull your shoulders are doing.
9. If you are performing repetitions and your form becomes sloppy, stop and rest before continuing to maintain good form.