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Ring Twist

Traverse the obstacle using hands only on the ring handles.

Ring Twist

Ring Twist challenge your grip endurance and control as each ring can rotate when you grab it, forcing you to stabilize before moving to the next. Keep your shoulders relaxed and engaged, maintain a light but secure grip, and use your hips to create smooth momentum rather than pulling with your arms alone. Look where you want the next hand to go and move with steady rhythm. To train for it, practice dead hangs, ring swings with controlled hip drive, and towel or thick-bar holds to improve grip stability.

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Traverse the obstacle from start to finish using hands only on the ring handles.
  • Feet must not touch the ground during the attempt.
  • Ring the bell at the end to complete the obstacle.

DISALLOWED

  • Failing to ring the bell.
  • Falling off the obstacle.
  • Using any truss other than the horizontal truss between ring segments.
  • Feet or legs touching the handles or climbing above the handles.
  • Using the pipe structure that the handles are welded to for support.

USE ONLY HANDS

ADDITIONAL NOTES

  • Only one attempt is allowed — no retries.
  • An attempt begins once both feet leave the starting step.
  • You may use the horizontal truss placed between handle segments to transition.