Wooden and PVC gymnastic rings for suspension training, calisthenics and functional training: adjustable, numbered straps, available in diameters of 28 mm and 32 mm to suit every technical requirement and fitness level.
Available in wood (28 mm and 32 mm) and PVC, with straps sold separately
Compatible with any structure fitted with a fixed or adjustable anchor point
Used in CrossFit, artistic gymnastics, athletic training and advanced home gyms
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45,00€ FEES and TAXES NOT INCLUDED
Wooden Ring: the Sidea selection
Gymnastic rings are one of the most versatile pieces of equipment in the history of athletic training. Simple in design, extraordinarily effective in practice. What unites the products in this Sidea selection is their precision construction: standardised diameters (28 mm classic, 32 mm for a fuller grip), numbered straps for quick and symmetrical height adjustment, and materials selected to ensure a stable grip during movements that place high demands on neuromuscular function. The range includes both wooden rings, favoured by those performing technical gymnastics and advanced calisthenics movements, and black PVC rings, which are better suited to commercial settings with high usage rates.
Who is Wooden Ring for?
The profile of people who use gymnastic rings has changed significantly over the last fifteen years. What was once a piece of equipment used almost exclusively in artistic gymnastics is now found in CrossFit boxes, personal training studios, athletic training centres and well-equipped garage gyms.
Strength and conditioning coaches incorporate them into programmes focusing on relative strength and scapular stabilisation, where the unstable surface of the rings forces the deep muscles to work in a way that pull-ups on a fixed bar do not replicate. An athlete who can perform muscle-ups on the rings with clean technique has already developed a level of motor control that is difficult to achieve with other pieces of equipment.
In CrossFit boxes, the rings feature in WODs involving ring dips, ring rows, false-grip pull-ups and muscle-ups, in both strict and kipping variations. Numbered straps are essential in this context: with dozens of athletes taking turns, quick and consistent adjustment makes all the difference in terms of operational efficiency.
Those who train in a home gym or garage gym are often looking for a piece of equipment that takes up no space when not in use and offers a wide range of difficulty levels, from the horizontal ring row for beginners right through to iron cross progressions for advanced athletes. Rings fit this description perfectly.
Finally, calisthenics practitioners use rings as their primary tool for progression: the freedom of rotation they offer compared to fixed parallel bars allows the movement to be adapted to individual biomechanics, reducing the load on the shoulders and wrists during pushing movements.
How to choose
The choice between wooden rings and PVC rings is not purely aesthetic. Wood absorbs sweat more effectively, providing a natural grip that does not require chalk in many conditions. It is the preferred material for those performing gymnastics skills, prolonged false grips or technical sessions in air-conditioned environments. PVC is more resistant to wear and tear in high-traffic environments, easier to clean and sanitise, and performs better outdoors or in conditions with significant fluctuations in humidity.
Regarding diameter: 28 mm is the FIG gymnastics standard and the most common size. 32 mm is recommended for those with large hands or for those following grip strength training programmes (grip strength), as the larger diameter increases the recruitment of the forearm muscles during pulling movements.
Numbered straps are a detail worth considering carefully. In a shared-use setting — such as a gym, boxing studio or group class — the ability to note down your own setting (e.g. hole 7 + hole 3) and find it exactly the same for the next session saves time and reduces accidental asymmetry between the two rings. Sidea also offers the straps separately (model 2088/2), which are useful for those who wish to replace worn straps whilst keeping the PVC rings they are already using.
For securing: the rings can be attached to any horizontal bar, wall bars or structure for <a href=
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Wood offers a natural grip that absorbs moisture from sweat, making it the preferred choice for prolonged technical sessions and movements such as the false grip. PVC is more durable in high-use environments, easier to sanitise and better suited to outdoor settings or those with significant fluctuations in humidity. The mechanical performance of the two materials is equivalent under dynamic loads.
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The 28 mm diameter is the FIG standard for artistic gymnastics and is the most common size in CrossFit boxes and calisthenics studios. The 32 mm diameter offers a fuller grip, suitable for athletes with large hands or those incorporating specific grip strength protocols: the larger diameter increases muscle activation in the forearms during pulling movements.
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In group settings, numbered straps offer a practical benefit. They allow you to note down and recall your preferred height setting in a matter of seconds, preventing accidental asymmetry between the two loops — a common mistake when adjusting by eye. For those who coach groups or run back-to-back sessions with different athletes, this is a real advantage.
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The rings can be attached to any horizontal bar, rack crossbar, calisthenics frame or wall bars of a suitable height using an adjustable strap. The anchor point simply needs to be strong enough to support the dynamic load of the athlete in motion. The recommended minimum height for performing muscle-ups is around 3.5–4 metres from the floor.
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PVC straps are more resistant to the fluctuations in humidity and temperature typical of outdoor environments. Wooden ones require more care: prolonged exposure to damp can cause the surface to deteriorate and compromise grip. In any case, nylon straps should be checked regularly for wear and tear, regardless of the material of the buckles.
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The range of exercises is extensive: ring rows, ring dips, false-grip pull-ups, muscle-ups (strict and kipping), support holds, L-sits, skin the cat, back lever and front lever progressions. In strength training programmes, they are also used for ring push-ups at varying heights, and as a tool for functional shoulder rehabilitation to promote dynamic scapular stabilisation.
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