Episode 9 – Gymnastics Rings for Non‑Gymnasts
Bobby “Behemoth” (ex‑personal trainer) and Dr. Joey “Leviathan” shine a spotlight on the simplest, cheapest piece of gear that can transform a home or hotel workout: wooden gymnastics rings. From building bullet‑proof shoulders to mastering travel‑friendly setups, they break down why a $30 pair of rings beats a garage full of machines—while swapping plenty of self‑deprecating stories about shaky first ring‑dips, golfer’s‑elbow fixes, and carrying sleds up backyard hills.
What’s inside
- Rings vs. TRX – Cost, durability, setup speed, and when a suspension trainer makes more sense on the road.
- Upper‑body gains – Pull‑ups, ring‑dips, single‑arm rows, and how free‑moving handles spare angry elbows and shoulders.
- Progression hacks – Isometric top holds, EMOM (every‑minute‑on‑the‑minute) ladders, band assists, and hitting your first unassisted pull‑up or dip.
- Lower‑body & core – Pistol‑squat assistance, hamstring curls, foot‑‑in‑ring planks, and using rings to refine squat or lunge form.
- DIY gear tricks – Movers’ bands as bargain pull‑up assistance, round‑sling “dip belts,” door‑anchor solutions, and turning nylon straps into sled‑drag handles.
- Portability playbook – Packing rings for flights, door locking etiquette, and creating friction‑free habits that keep you training on vacation.
- Programming philosophy – Adherence over perfection, novelty for plateaus, and why grip strength predicts long‑term health.
- Humor & detours – Jeff Bezos prayer‑mat jokes, French trout faces, backyard wheelbarrow workouts, and the universal truth that “everything’s basically the same skill set.”
Why listen
If you want a joint‑friendly, full‑body routine that fits in a backpack and still lets you chase serious strength, this episode delivers practical progressions, budget tips, and plenty of laughs—no gymnastics background required.
