L-Sit on Gymnastic Rings, Floor, and Parallettes

[@WalterKarasBud]

great post

[@ernestherng4510]

thanks for the video

[@Condortheburninator]

You showed two examples of L-sit variations on the rings (with differing hand placement), which one do you prefer? Do gymnasts usually do one over the other? Can you please go more in detail? Thanks

[@sky1guitar]

they do rings turned out just because it is a bit harder

[@gmbfit]

Turning the rings out is a requirement in gymnastic sport to show completion of a movement. In training, it forces a more solid shoulder position and conditions the elbows. It's the ideal position to work towards, but getting the hand position is less important when beginning than the shoulder position and the core control.

[@johnkerr99]

thx!

[@nienkebos5910]

I've been doing P1 for a few weeks and I'm really enjoying it. I've seen some great progression with most exercises, but I've been struggling with the tuck hold. Somehow that really hurt my hands and I had difficulties even holding it for 15 seconds. Placing the p-bars at an angle like in the video solved it! I even managed to hold an actual L-sit for a couple of seconds :) Any tips for working towards a tuck hold on straight bars?

[@gmbfit]

Well, the tuck hold is actually just really hard for most people. If you email us a video of yours and a bit of info on where you're at in P1, we can maybe offer some advice. [e-mail]

[@nienkebos5910]

+GMB Fitness Thanks! I'll send you something.

[@thatsmrmrtoyou]

What is a "Man Up"?

[@gmbfit]

Where did you hear that in the video?

[@thatsmrmrtoyou]

GMB Fitness around 2:00 when he is explain hand position on the floor. He might be saying "man out".

[@adrianschultze5822]

He said "Manna" see here www.google.de/search?q=manna+bodyweight+exercise&num=100&rlz=1C1PRFI_enDE758DE758&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjyiM2r1MLWAhUhLcAKHQhrBpIQ_AUICigB&biw=1324&bih=875#imgrc=FjlEfo8EWd2FnM:

[@micheleguidi9380]

Great video! However, it doesn't say which is the "best" of the three support. It just explains characteristics and possible variations for each of the three supports, without comparing one to another. Perhaps the reason is because there isn't really an absolute "best" choice between rings, floor or parallettes. By the way, starting to training the L-Sit, especially for beginners there should be a "preferable" support based on the progressions. For example, the tucked L-sit it seems easier on a raised supports (parallettes, high parallels or rings) compared to the floor, maybe it's just a wrong impression?

[@gmbfit]

Exactly: there's no best. For most beginners, we recommend bars first. They're typically the easiest, but if you don't have access, floor works great too.

[@micheleguidi9380]

GMB Fitness Thanks a lot!

[@noahseethor3069]

How would you suggest developing finger strength for L sit on the fingers

[@gmbfit]

First I would make sure you had a solid L-Sit. If you wanted to train it on your fingers you would follow the same progressions leading to the L-sit. I would also be sure to check out our wrist article gmb.io/wrists/

[@shakia1111]

As a beginner, which one would you recommend?

[@gmbfit]

For someone who has never worked on an L-sit before I would work on the Parallettes. They are a stable surface and because of the extra height, you will find it easier to get into the tuck position.

[@iReaperYo]

is there any reason why I can l sit on the floor for 10 seconds but not on the low parallel bars or high ones even. very strange must be to do with form

[@gmbfit]

Being close to the floor can make it easier to cheat the shoulder/back positioning. The way to fix it is just practice :)

[@mariamllersrensen6572]

Hi. Just purchased Integral strenght - week 1 it wants me to do l-sits with my toes on the Ground. I dont' have any parralettes...Only dip bars but i Can NOT tough the Ground using Them...What do i do use instead? To chairs?

[@gmbfit]

You could use two chairs, two stacks of books, or your hands on the floor. :-)

[@antoinettemclemore5043]

Where did you get the parallette bar from

[@gmbfit]

antoinette mclemore our great friend Dusty makes them! www.flacustom.com/P-Barz.html

[@thomasbaker2717]

I see tons of tutorials for learning an l sit online, but I can already do an l sit. I can't seem to hold it any longer than 10 seconds and can't find tutorials on how. Ive been able to hold it for months and have trouble increasing my hold time. how did you do this? thanks!

[@gmbfit]

It takes time and practice. Try following the steps laid out in the tutorial and remember dropping things down a skill level is an easy way to improve form which will carry over to your ability to hold the l-sit.

[@jonathanelliott62]

I am doing ring L sits and palms backwards L sits in hopes to get a v-sit someday

[@gmbfit]

Keep at it Jonathan and you will get there. :)

[@jonathanelliott62]

Thank you :)

[@Warongpustaka]

is L sit progression to a hollow body?

[@gmbfit]

The hollow body is a great exercise for developing core strength but they are two different exercises. The L-Sit will challenge your strength, flexibility, and control quite differently. :)

[@Warongpustaka]

GMB Fitness thanks gmb !

[@Radiation4TheNation]

Good video but bad music and the intro and outro makes it hard to understand what he is saying, just my opinion.

[@unikraze]

Intro music - Detroit sex machines!