“Practice of the L-sit is for some very tough — they just can’t seem to find the muscles that raise and hold the legs. The key is to keep trying. … Any effort, no matter how brief, is worthwhile. We not only contend that the L-sit is functional but that it is the most functional of all abdominal exercises. Our justification for this contention lies in our view that the dominant role of the abdominals is midline stabilization, not trunk flexion. Though trunk flexion is certainly important, midline stabilization is more important both to everyday living and athletic movement.”
—Greg Glassman
Comments on The L-Sit at Home
I posted this on the main workout page, but figured I'd do it here too. Definitely like the modification and never thought of it before:
I just did this workout with Mrs. Gloria and we used the same l-sit variation posted here. It worked great! 5 rounds (planning on 3 originally) of :30 l-sit, :30 modified handstand, 3x run. She fell a few months ago and still has some wrist/elbow pain, so that's why we did dumbbells instead of plank. Here's the highlights.
https://youtu.be/8qEQVUxbIrE
Unexpectedly this is a very difficult movement for me. My coaches have helped me with scales so that hopefully one day I can master this movement...or die trying.
If this looks easy, I assure you it is not...especially for certain populations.
Agreed. Digging the new content!
The L-Sit at Home
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