RTO pushup

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Technique

1. Start in a Rings plank position.
2. Turn the rings out so that they are now facing forward, instead of being parallel.
3. While keeping the rings turned out, lower yourself down until your body is at least as low as your hands.
4. Then push yourself back up to the starting position.

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Form tips

• Keep the rings turned out the whole time. This will force you to work your shoulder external rotators, and to lean forward more, thus increasing the stimulus on your muscles.
• Keep your Abs engaged and a posterior Pelvic tilt.
• Keep your head neutral (do not crane forward).

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Muscles

Individual muscles

• Anterior deltoid
• Pectoralis major (clavicular head)
• Triceps brachii (long head)
• Triceps brachii (medial head)
• Triceps brachii (lateral head)
• Infraspinatus
• Teres minor
• Serratus anterior

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Equipment

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Progressions

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Regressions

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