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Method 1: Choosing a Place to Hang the Rings
1. Select a hanging location that is 8–13 ft (2.4–4.0 m) off the ground. The straps for gymnastic rings are adjustable, so the height doesn’t matter if you’re only doing exercises under the rings, but you need a good bit of space if you plan on lifting your body above the rings or spinning around. When scouting good locations, look for horizontal surfaces that are at least 8–13 ft (2.4–4.0 m) above the ground so you have plenty of space to work out.
Most people hang the rings up when they want to work out and take them down when they’re done. You can leave the rings up permanently if you’re hanging them from a structure in your yard or driveway, though. It’s really up to you.
Some people use gymnastic rings to do modified pushups and other low-hanging exercises. If this is what you’re using them for, you can hang the straps from anything 4–5 ft (1.2–1.5 m) off the ground.
2. Put the rings in an area with at least 6–8 ft (1.8–2.4 m) of clearance on each side. You must have some room to work if you plan on doing any exercises that involve spinning, sticking your feet out, or rotating your body on the rings. Look for a hanging location that has at least 6–8 ft (1.8–2.4 m) of clearance in every direction if you plan on doing any advanced exercises on the rings.
If you’re only doing pullups or pushups with the rings, it doesn’t matter how much clearance you have.
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3. Use a strong tree branch as a convenient platform for the rings. If there are any large, mature trees nearby, look for a thick branch you can hang the straps from. Branches are a good choice if you don’t want to travel far to workout. They’re also a great option if you have a large tree in your backyard or you live near a park.
If you hang the rings on a branch, pull hard on them, and hang with your feet off the ground to make sure the branch doesn’t sway or buckle. If it can hold your body weight when you pull on the straps, you can use the branch to do any exercise on the rings.
The branch doesn’t need to be perfectly horizontal. The straps are adjustable, so you can compensate for a height difference between two points on a branch. However, the branch can’t tilt at too hard an angle; the straps may slide down the branch while you’re using them if you hang them on a branch with a slope steeper than 15 degrees.
4. Find some tall monkey bars at a playground for a stable, easy option. Tall monkey bars are perfect for gymnastic straps, but they can be kind of hard to find. Most playgrounds don’t have tall monkey bars, but you may be able to find some that hang 8–9 ft (2.4–2.7 m) off the ground. Just try to time your workouts so you aren’t running into tons of children.
You can use a pull-up bar at a public park, but most of these bars are designed to be reached from the ground, and they may not be high enough if you’re doing any exercises over the rings. Many pull-up bars don’t have a ton of room on the sides either, which can make them dangerous if you don’t have immaculate balance.
5. Use the bars on the back of a basketball hoop if you live near a court. If you live near a basketball court that doesn’t see much use, look behind the backboard. If there are two lengths of metal supporting the backboard, you can hang your rings from these bars. These are great because they give you plenty of room to work. You’ll just need to time your workout around pickup games.
This is probably the best option if you have a basketball hoop built into your driveway or backyard.
Keep in mind, you cannot use one of those freestanding rims to do this. It must be a hoop that is mounted directly into concrete.
6. Look for an exposed joist on an unfinished ceiling to hang them at home. If you have an unfinished overhang, garage, or carport, you can hang your rings from one of the joists. This is the perfect option if you want to hang them at home and you have an exposed ceiling outdoors, but you may not have this option available, depending on where you live.
This is a great option if you want to leave the rings up permanently, since the ceiling will protect the rings from the rain and snow.
A garage isn’t technically outside, but it may as well be if you open the door while you’re working out!
7. Build a ring frame in your yard if you’re ambitious and good with tools. You can always make your own ring frame if you have a yard. Dig two 4 ft (1.2 m) holes into a grassy area and place them 8–10 ft (2.4–3.0 m) apart. Install two 4 by 4 in (10 by 10 cm) beams in the holes you dig. Use beams that are 12–16 ft (3.7–4.9 m) tall. At the top of each beam, use wood screws and a drill to install round brackets for a horizontal metal bar. Fill in the holes around the wood beams with instant concrete and gravel.
This is a great option if you want to do a lot of ring work in the privacy of your own yard, but you may not want a permanent frame sitting in your backyard.
If you aren’t already good with power tools and working with your hands, this isn’t a safe option. If you don’t build the frame correctly, it may break while you’re using it.
In this part, I told you how to hang rings anywhere. I hope you found it interesting to read.
Artemus Vazhui