Thank you!!!! I appreciate your thorough explainations. I researched which rings to buy and thought I made a great choice, but the setup instructions in the box and online, were awful! I'm a researcher, and I never found any ring setup description as straightforward as your descriptions in this video :)
Thanks Ryan, I love this video. My rings came with no instructions about the velcro and it is not mounted on the strap, so I always thought it was to hold the strap when keeping them in the closet. It is also a relief to know that you must feel how even your rings are, I wasted a lot of time getting them to look perfectly even.
Nice to know what that's for, isn't it? :) Doesn't matter how the rings *look* really. Feeling even when you put weight on them is what makes the biggest difference. Glad this was helpful!
I bring a light and foldable stool in my backpack so I can set the rings higher on the tree branch. Much better if you wanna hang in a fully extended position. I also make sure to protect the wooden rings by avoiding contact with the buckles.
Thank you for doing this. I recently purchased a set and am in the process of getting something established in the yard to practice, I really appreciate the reminders of the hazards. All the best from Albuquerque, NM
Now, how to take the rings out of the bag. You place your left index finger on the pull cord and draw it slowly towards your right forearm (your left forearm if you are left handed). Then you carefully displace the straps and carabiners from the bag and lay them neatly on the ground. Make sure the bag is empty before proceeding to the next step.
Right on - it generally all comes out in the wash, so to speak. Of course you want to get them *preeeeetty close* to even, but slight unevenness is fine, especially if you swap like this.
I wouldn't expect you to gain measurably more muscle by intentionally making your rings uneven. The exercises you choose should be adequately challenging enough on their own to provide the stimulus for growth.
It's usually not an issue. The force you place on the ring pulls the strap down with gravity, not to the side. Just don't hang them from something so slick that they move laterally.
How do I line up my rings? My pull bar is misaligned and I'm thinking of using the rings for pull ups and chin ups. But I don't how to aline my rings? I have OCD so I need to be perfectly aligned
Well, the cool thing with ring straps is even if the bar is uneven you can adjust the straps to match the height of the top of the rings as I mention in the vid.
@ 10:00 test by placing weight on rings as explained in video and if one side feels higher/lower, then turn around so hands are on opposite rings and test again. Use PVC pipe or similar and place inside rings and visually check if level.
Still confused by which diameter rings to purchase. Some say get the 1.11" (FIG) and other say get the 1.25” (CrossFit). I don't have particularly big hands.
I am current have my outdoor rings nylon straps over 1/4" stainless wire cable between the tree, but I am struggling to find any information as what's the minimum safe radius that 1.5" nylon straps are allowed to wrap around the overhead bar (in my case wire cable). Do you have any insight on this? Another remedy would be using a 1" PVC casing over the wire cable. Still not convinced I have see ring strap set up through D-ring/eye with similar size as 1/4" wire cable.
The main thing is that the wire will wear down your straps. A carabiner or something could make the difference. Safety-wise, it mostly depends on how much weight the wire itself can support.
Why are you not allowed to drill into the ceiling? You can just patch the hole once you move out and no one will notice🤫🤫🤫 Ps: is 12:40 not a bit dangerous? Can I really hang my rings on something like that?
The ceiling and walls, are typically drywall that is nailed into 2x4 or 2x6 wood studs. Drywall is not strong enough to hold much weight, so use the stud as an anchor.
I realize now that you probably where referring to the building owner not allowing *any* drilling. That is typical in leases for retail or businesses. Probably a liability issue.
