tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722073283472785794.post2646251883805355054..comments2019-02-02T05:36:56.281+00:00Nick Janvierhttps://plus.google.com/113482793710234431720noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722073283472785794.post-90263628031685013062014-07-16T18:51:50.287+01:002014-07-16T18:51:50.287+01:00I just recently got some rings to help with my rows and tried them out with dips. Before I was doing half dips, probably close to doing full dips, but had to revert back to assisted with my feed on a chair or something. I'm going to keep with the rings and work on transitioning other exercises to them as well.Joshua Tafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06427979446270016125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722073283472785794.post-84021553806531158792013-11-10T08:07:44.027+00:002013-11-10T08:07:44.027+00:00I agree, rings would be difficult for a beginner. I'm 53 & only been working out with weights for about 2 years now. I've always loved dips & could manage about 12 on bars. When I switched to rings about a month ago I was maxing out at 3. I've worked up to 5 now but have struggled with discouragement at times due to the difficulty. I think they're definitely worth the effort though if you can stick with it & gradually up your reps.Tony McGurkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01168120451733643474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722073283472785794.post-104800483803227662013-11-09T17:45:22.374+00:002013-11-09T17:45:22.374+00:00Tony, rings are great, but they probably wouldn't be suited for beginners. If you are working towards achieving dips, rings are probably not the best option. That said, I totally agree with you: rings are incredibly versatile.El Diablohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13462130723012302092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722073283472785794.post-32308599109683227822013-11-09T14:15:25.067+00:002013-11-09T14:15:25.067+00:00I recently sold all my weights & power rack which had dip handle attachments & switched to bodyweight only training. I now use gymnastic rings for everything. I can't do any where near as many ring dips as I could with solid dip handles but they really work me a lot harder. Love them!!!Tony McGurkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01168120451733643474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722073283472785794.post-48863635381708744472013-11-02T15:20:31.742+00:002013-11-02T15:20:31.742+00:00a walker is also an excellent dip station. they may be a little tough to find, but once you find one, they are stable, and can support a lot of weight. Most of them can handle up to 300 lbsNickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03092523534006617867noreply@blogger.com