Gymnastic Rings Workout Handbook: Over 100 Workouts for Strength, Mobility and Muscle

by Michael Volkmar

Overview

THE AUTHORITATIVE BOOK FOR GYM RING FITNESS

Gymnastic Rings Workout Handbook is the ultimate guide for anyone seeking to revolutionize their training through the use of gymnastic rings. Designed to give you the skills necessary to implement gymnastic rings into your existing workout routine, Gymnastic Rings Workout Handbook includes detailed instructions and workout progressions for everyone from beginners to experts.

With over 100 programs that work key target areas like the shoulders, hips and core, Gymnastic Rings Workout Handbook contains everything you need to know about exercising with gym rings to increase strength, improve mobility and build muscle. With tips on everything from the best equipment to buy to how to include kettlebells and dumbbells into your gym ring routines, Gymnastic Rings Workout Handbook provides all the training needed to get started with gym rings today.

Gymnastic Rings Workout Handbook also features:
• Routines to build core stability and improve foundational strength
• Tips for burning fat and toning muscle with gymnastic rings
• Unique programs for powerlifters and endurance athletes
• Tips for how best to incorporate gym rings into your existing workout program

Whether you’re training for a specific fitness goal or looking to add variety and challenge to your weekly workout regimen, Gymnastic Rings Workout Handbook is your guidebook to discovering everything that gym rings have to offer!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781578267866
Publisher:	Hatherleigh Press
Publication date:	11/26/2019
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Michael Volkmar, MS, CSCS, PES, CPT, received his master's degree in Exercise Science with a specialization in Exercise, Nutrition, and Eating Behavior from George Washington University (GWU). He worked for three years as the Strength and Conditioning Coach at GWU before moving on to spend one year at the International Performance Institute of IMG Academies, FL. Mike continued his professional development by becoming the Director of Strength and Conditioning at the APEX Academies. Currently, Mike is the strength and conditioning coach at the Peddie School. He has advanced specialty certifications in strength and conditioning, post-rehab exercise, athletic development, and sports medicine.

Table of Contents

Introduction To Gymnastic Rings Training 1

How to Use This Book 3

Options for Gymnastic Rings 7

The Basics of Gymnastic Rings Training 13

Boosting Intensity 21

The Workouts 25

Program Overview 26

Upper Body Workouts 29

Lower Body Workouts 37

Gymnastic Rings and Kettlebell (GR/KB) Program 47

Basic Core Stability 65

Advanced Core Stability Workouts 83

Fat Burn Workouts 91

Healthy Rehab: Knees 111

Healthy Rehab: Back 119

Healthy Rehab: Shoulders 127

Functional Athletics Workouts 139

Full Body Strength Circuits 161

PSD Sets 169

Functional Powerlifter Program 177

Speed Development Workouts 199

Appendix A Gymnastic Rings Challenges 207

Appendix B Uncommon Exercise Database 210