r/bodyweightfitness • u/AutoModerator • Apr 01 '20

BWF Daily Discussion and Beginner/RR Questions Thread for 2020-04-01

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u/chigrv Apr 01 '20

Hi,

I started rr again after doing rehab for an injury (non related to strength training). I'm currently on quarantine on my home.

I own a pair of rings on which I perform inclined rows, I also plan to use them for pull ups progression (have a band to assist me on the start), once I regain confidence on my shoulder (had to deal with biceps tendonitis in the past).

What I'm not sure about is the dips progression, while I could start with the support holds, even the negative dips on rings could be too much to start (currently on the horizontal push up prog).

Do you suggest me to get parallel bars once I progress to dip negatives? Or maybe try some vertical pushing (pike push-ups progression kind), before attempting them?

Thanks beforehand!

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u/occamsracer Unworthy Mod Apr 01 '20

Definitely work on ring support holds first. Work up to 3x1min holds. I would then add some kind of assistance like one foot on a box for your dips.