L Sit: Train Your Core!

[@HybridCalisthenics]

How are you all?

[@xion6922]

Good

[@monkeyman4015]

Im absolutely great but a bit tired

[@Anesthesia90]

Dude thank you for existing you are a blessing and you push me to try to be better for me and everyone around I wish I could hug you.

[@hughhoward7380]

Very good

[@ThisisRossFR]

Im doing well

[@certified_geek7536]

Hello Hampton. I found your channel yesturday and so far I think I've watched 30 of your videos. You're such a good example of what we should be

[@sandroselladore3506]

ikr

[@HybridCalisthenics]

Wow thank you so much! Is there anything in particular you'd like to see? Always happy to hear requests.

[@certified_geek7536]

@@HybridCalisthenics to be honest I just want to workout for along time and see progress quickly, but I know that it doesn't come very quickly , so maybe some advice on that?

[@certified_geek7536]

@@HybridCalisthenics and advice on the diet you should have specifically for when you aren't trying to lose weight, but to gain muscle.

[@yousufsulaimaan1429]

@@HybridCalisthenics plz do the diet thing because me and my friends trying to bulk up the entire winter. And the video will help us tremendously

[@mptobler1]

I am 70 yrs. old, I am always been a guy who loved to pump Iron, with a goal of hypertrophic gains. After viewing your videos I am focusing more on calisthenic strength exercises and becoming more lean. I do intermittent fasting and eat better, cutting out a lot of sugars and carbs. I have went from 200lbs to 192lbs, Now I love doing calisthenics, and hope to one day perform planche moves. I have a long way to go but you have made me realize the importance of progression. Thank you and keep those videos coming.

[@ScreenTheSun-mr9zm]

Keep it up grandpa

[@RyomenRishabxgarou]

Yess sirr keep going 💪

[@_TheCredlator]

yeah!! That's the spirit, young and strong! Keep on going. I hope you reach your goals!!

[@camislostinstories]

The fact that he was a customer that was invited to the employee party is the most Hampton thing ever and I love it.

[@Joshua-ok5nq]

Hey my Brother Thank you for making a effective calisthenics/work outs with a touch of wholesomeness and attitude... Congratulations to you and your wife!!! Lots of love from🇵🇭

[@HybridCalisthenics]

Thank you! Happy to do this. Anything in particular you'd like to see?

[@Joshua-ok5nq]

@@HybridCalisthenics how about diet and work out plan? Or a Common mistakes in Calisthenics?

[@utharkruna1116]

Relax bru. You could pull an eye muscle from binge watching. You need to take a break and have a cup of coffee between sets.

[@nickmilo932]

@@Joshua-ok5nq what that person said☝

[@Joshua-ok5nq]

@@utharkruna1116 aight thank u brother ¡

[@KiraAsakura14]

He seems alot more giggly and excited in his intros ever since his marriage. 👀 😏

[@bloodbourne_]

Awww

[@josesayha]

😳

[@phliyo.]

He's the best

[@Cyvea]

@Golden Mustache you and gray know what this comment is talking about 😏

[@abdullahbitar984]

Nice pfp

[@anessino]

Pullup Bar leg raises 6:17 Hollow Body hold 6:45 Jackknife Hold 7:50 Bent Knee V-Hold 8:21 V-Hold 9:30 Bent Leg Hold 10:15 N Hold 10:35 Single Leg L Sit 11:12 Bent Knee L Sit

[@shreyanshmajumdar5808]

We love you soo much.... you're honestly one of the best fitness influencers out there

[@heatheroneill3479]

I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you & your videos. I have been into fitness & maintaining a healthy lifestyle for the vast majority of my adult life but four years ago, due to autoimmune issues, I had to have a full liver transplant. Three years ago, a pancreatic reconstruction (Puestow Procedure). This past November, I had a pain pump implanted. Finally about six months ago I was able to start back with an exercise routine. Your videos have been instrumental in helping me safely work back up to where I was once was (or hopefully at least close). It’s definitely a journey & sometimes I feel frustrated that I’m not bouncing back as quickly as I was once able to but your positivity & encouragement have been so helpful. So thank you from the bottom of my heart. You have made such a positive impact in my life & I appreciate you very much 💚💙

[@murray1234ful]

This is some high quality callisthenics content. I don't feel like you're about to beat me up or make me join a cult. Thanks!

[@arveignjoshuamaru6477]

Week 3 of doing this and I see the progression in my body and mind. THANKS SIR HAMPTON😊💪

[@anshumanbora8936]

Even after getting busy all the time, you still manage some way to make videos on yt for us. Respectttttttt👏👏👏

[@ettoo]

It's nice how you include many variations of exercises. I have several injuries and can no longer lift weights, and most exercises, but with the variations in this video and your other ones, I can find many I can do. Your free fitness routine is awesome and inspiring.

[@jacobmacfie5350]

Hey Hampton, I'm really enjoying your videos, you are a really nice person/personality. I've recently gotten motivated to start working out again and your videos on depression and getting motivated really helped me get where I am now, and it's helping take me where I want to be. So thanks brother, much love

[@Affeloui]

So nice of brother Hampton to tell us when the exercises start. I bet you not a single person skipped his talking points :D

[@__-lj7jl]

N hold is at 10:22 I’m gonna start with this one and work my way up to an L :::) Thank you, Hampton!!

[@patrickzdanek2681]

Hey man, great video! I have been trying to progress to doing the L-Sit and this totally helped! Thanks bro! 💪

[@omarperez8634]

Bro. Your light is infectious man. Seriously, it's contagious. Dios lo bendiga (God bless you)!

[@lilem6301]

Every time with out fail, he always makes my day better❤️

[@harifitness]

😌😍

[@kafukiken7079]

he keeps learning and then explaining to us. thank you, Hampton-sensei

[@sampulliamcamacho5665]

You have the best energy of any KZbinr I've come across. Much love, my brother

[@Father_Brother_Son]

In these days of political divisiveness, you are one of the few unifying figures around these days. Your positivity speaks volumes. And congratulations on your new marriage! I hope you and your wife will have many happy years to come

[@Noonixxx]

4:31 - Train variation Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - During each train session, aim for 6-9 seconds per hold - 6 Holds Per Session. rest 1-2 minutes between holds -Move on to a harder variation after you can hold one for 9 seconds with good form (6 seconds for harder holds) 8/15/2023 Monday (technically tuesday cuz its after 12am): Did hollow body hold progression 6 times for ~9 seconds Wednesday (technically thursday): Did lying jackknife hold 7 times for ~9 seconds Friday: Do lying jackknife hold 6 times for ~9 seconds

[@shivertron]

Hi Hampton! Thanks for putting all these videos out for simple stuff, I don’t have a lot of motivation to do a full work up, but this will help me work up to this! Great vids as always!

[@tracimaxson1247]

That Olive Garden anecdote lol!!! Also, good timing. I just built parallettes from your DIY video.

[@kevinbiggerstaff406]

Hello Hampton, u were asking for suggestions. A video about exercises specifically to make it easier to get down to the floor and up again would be nice.

[@abelbabel8484]

You're making the world better one rep/hold at a time. Thanks Hampton :)

[@scottp2462]

Hampton I love your channel, your kind and peaceful demeanor is very relaxing. Do you have any advice for joint pain? Specifically elbow pain. I’m a lifter so I watch your content for mobility/stretching/isometric techniques not for strength but my elbows could use some advice. Keep being you and thank you!

[@zyroen]

I love this video very educational ❤❤❤

[@Sami-ix7hx]

i dont know how but you just make me smile every video

[@alonzini2088]

I’d suggest working on hamstring flexibility as well as it incredibly helped me improve my L-sit form.

[@Jonathan_McConnell]

I’ve never had good balance, I’d love to see a video on getting better balance.

[@dennfoo]

stop drinking :P

[@LensofLove3061]

I love this channel, super informative and authentic! ❤️💪 Can’t wait to check out your new work out program! And share!

[@vihaan7-007]

very useful video thanks hampton!

[@karthikharitha5712]

Long time since a calisthenics video!! Thank you.

[@Andrefa75]

This video is so good! Loved the progression. Thank you! Love from Italy

[@ExplorifyQuests]

How positive can you be? I always get these positive vibes from you. Amazing content as always 🙂

[@aleprst]

You seem like such a nice person 🥰

[@junovaneynde]

Thanks for this. I was literally talking and thinking about this today!

[@GabrielCarvv]

I was also thinking 'I'll look at some ab exercises later' and he posted this beautiful vid!

[@ryanrayner610]

10:00 I like how you can tell Hampton isn't just a positive person just for the camera, and is actually genuine with it. Olive Garden knows quality

[@pechudbk812]

Love your content, Hampton :)

[@Fnidner]

Wow. Hampton made sure the URL for both his L-sit videos end with "8". Such power.

[@comingtofull-ageinchrist6736]

I used to put weights on my feet, so I could also reach out while I had my feet raised. The weight will help balance out your center. I used to bring my knees up as I reached my hands forward to crunch my abs. I would straighten back out keeping my feet raised and my body in a V, and when you are raising your legs straight up and lifting your hips and reaching your hands towards your feet, I learned those as superman's. I learned it from a video I bought 18 years ago or somethin, called Ab Blasters; there was 10 exercises; each had 20 reps; 200 reps in all; all centered around the abs; it took me a couple months to get to where I could do them all. The superman's were the toughest, but there were leg lifts as well as bicycles and leg lifts that would go into what you call a jackknife and back down trying to lift your hips with your arms out beside you to hold yourself steady as your legs and hips go above your head if that makes any sense to anyone. It was a great routine for the abs and sides. Using your body weight for exercises can be some of the most healthy exercises! Muscles take up to 72 hours to heal, so that should always be taken into consideration when you are trying to build strength and stamina. There is such a thing as over training just as you can under train, and I think that is the point he tries to make in his videos. If you do too much and don't give your muscles and ligaments enough time to heal, you wont progress. If you go too long, then you will lose some of what you gain and never reach your goal to progress up and become stronger. I'm 56, and I grew up in school when they done all this in gym, and gym was a mandatory class and a choice. If you haven't ever worked out or it's been years since you worked out; ease into it; if you just go all out, you'll be sore fore 2 weeks and this will discourage many! start out with one or 2 sets and a few reps. Don't do that muscle group for another 3 days and then go back at it. You have to go by certain laws or rules that govern your body or you wont succeed! Don't go by what you feel and do more or you will regret it. Do a little and you're a little sore 2 days later (that's always the worst of the recovery time) and the 3rd day, you're ready to go back at it, and take it easy like that for at least a week. Don't let your feelings decide how much you do and how to do it or you will regret it. Hope this info helps someone. You want to get heathy, not hurt yourself or over do it and end up discouraging yourself!

[@Mamavandamontop]

I Don’t Know How To Thank You You Just Made Me Get To My Dream Because I Couldn’t Even Do A Push - UP Correctly Now When I Followed Your Guide In How To Do Push - UP Video (Right Now I Can Do Push - UP’S) Thank You In The Bottom Of My Heart ❤️

[@polthomaskeeley7860]

You have good energy, Hampton. Great content. I'm happy you're doing well with your channel :-)

[@acharyarabi]

Hello Hempton, watching your vedios and to see the way you explain and teach different variation is so pleasing. Two things i would really love to hear from you is, could you please guide to those how are above 40 and have problem with lower back, disc buldge etc..cause i belong to one of them..wish you all the best.

[@Furko08]

I occasionally do L-sits on my chair and pray that the arm rest don't break ^^

[@nightfury2068]

I watched ur previous video (exercises for ppl has desk job) it helped me alot now my back and gluts hurts little less so thanx for that but I like to do some morning exercise which helps me to relax or work on my back and gluts

[@kingkuffnz7065]

Love ur vids☺️

[@tedereTSSK]

Good user friendly content. Thank you.

[@inconsistentbodyshaping4062]

Core strength and hip 0:55 Recommendation: learn to do many leg raises ideally hanging leg raises before learning the L-Sit to achieve L-Sit faster

[@waynemorrison5792]

Great progression! Thanks!

[@tobytctiktzdc6925]

Hey :) I have a short question, how would you progress after the L-sit? And at what point would you consider doing this next Progression? For example, when being able to do three sets of 30 seconds of the L-sit? Anyway, thank you for this instructive video, as they always are. Ich wish you all a great week :))

[@elijahramirez2017]

I've generally heard that you can move up to the hanging L sit, then the V sit then hanging V sits. I hope that helps.

[@wooded9148]

this man literally deserves 5 mil or more subs

[@joshuaennis1502]

Awesome love this style of video

[@im_skrunkly]

2:40 i just place dumbbells on a pile of books and it works the same+

[@pool24boy]

I love this channel

[@davidsadibol6331]

Bro i just wnated to type in youtube hybridcalisthenic core workout and this just poped up on me what a legend

[@crstnio]

This motivated me to try a full L Sit on my chair - a few seconds. 💪

[@Nippes60]

Hey Hampton, thank you for your nice content again, that has changed my life the last 6 month. My strength and endurance and body shape has grown a lot during that time. But I still have a lack of mobility in my legs, like my hamstrings, calves and my ankles. Maybe you have some ideas to improve that. If you have done a video already, I haven't found it yet🙈. Have a beautiful day Denyo

[@markarolee]

Great tutorial!

[@smita5340]

Thanks for sharing . Love from India

[@Cimer2798]

Thank you for this video

[@mikewatkins422]

Nicely done!

[@joyadagultom2892]

I can l-sit. I don't need l-sit tutorial. But I need Hampton. So thank you for the video

[@AakashKumar-gl2fk]

Jump to 6:05

[@nessesmith5396]

Thankyou so much You’ve been great in explaining You are a Sweetie

[@jarvyk2257]

This was a really fun video, lots of personality coming through. I need some workouts for building up flexibility

[@gadriel0000]

Seated leg-raises helped me with my L-Sit training.

[@MrOrthodox13]

Gotta try this one out, yay.

[@Drewsph100]

Quick question, I'm tall and have always found it difficult to fully extend my legs for a proper leg raise (not sure if the two are related), any stretches/exercises you recommend to help here? Another incredible and socially inspiring video from my exercise best friend!

[@jameswilkes451]

It could be you have tight hamstrings and/or hip flexors. To start with you could do forward bends, good mornings, or seated hamstring stretches for the hams; and for the hips, bring one leg at a time up towards the chest while lying down and clasp it in. Another good one for the hips is the mountain climber stretch or the one where you have your back knee on the floor, with your torso bolt upwards. Look these up for more info brotha. One more thing, you could potentially even have tight glutes or even lower back. Think of it like a chain running down from your neck to your ankles. Hence why it's a good idea to stretch the whole body and posterior chain as much as you can. For this the forward bend is good too for the back especially, but you can stretch the glutes with a pigeon pose stretch, a deep or assisted deep squat (as deep as you can go), as well as massaging them with a foam ball, sports ball or with your knuckles/fingertips. Hot baths or saunas do wonders on the muscle tightness too. Most of all remember to relax! Inner tension translates to tension in the body. Exercise can often be stressful, especially subconsciously, so try to remember this fact and take some deep breaths, aknowledge any negative thoughts about your progress or your life, and try to focus on the movement.

[@Drewsph100]

@@jameswilkes451 thank you so much for this reply! I'll start making these part of my daily routine and check my progress with the jack-knife hold. I'm so happy to see such a kind member of the community in the comments

[@darklord5390]

I also have the same problem I can do the N hold for 1 minute straight but I can’t extend fully extend my legs

[@savage22bolt32]

Funny, I have a chair just like the one you used. But mine has a sweatshirt, 2 pairs of pants & a jacket on it, so I can't use it right now. But I can't wait to try this tomorrow.

[@Hukulan]

Great video!

[@christiandoeman4599]

This channel is awesome"

[@Inktownicon]

Thank you my friend

[@marlonm3519]

hey Hampton! thanks so much for the videos, they got me into calisthenics this year :) for the l-sit, my flexibility is terrible, how can I improve it to build up to the l-sit?

[@suzisaintjames]

He gives lots of hints about building flexibility during the video. Have you tried the one in the chair? Sending lots of love 💖 from sunny 🌞 Arizona 🌵. 😷

[@Ok-fu5yi]

Just do hamstring stretches like touching your toes for 30 seconds a day and you will se improvements in no time

[@marlonm3519]

thank you both, I'll give it a go! I usually stretch but probably not enough lol

[@swapnaroy5341]

Hey Hampton! Please do a Nordic curl video!

[@Aarron656]

You should make more life coach type of videos, not just callisthenics. If you're looking for calisthenic ideas then I would like to hear more about different possible workout routines for certain types of looks / aesthetics. Like a big back, defined abs or big forearms. I know you've touched on these with individual videos, but I would like it all in one.

[@burntjelly4536]

I was trying all of the progressions and I can get to 8 seconds on the N sit is the best thing I can do

[@God_-]

I'm glad you didn't look into the camera at the end there, some of the faces you were making would have been too funny.

[@somecheez2296]

I just noticed I used to do bent leg holds on chairs out of boredom when I was a kid haha. now Im just an unhealthy lazy person. But Im trying :P

[@MotoOMG]

now out of boredom, do pistol squat

[@Kafkaio]

Cool, what about the exercises after being able to L-sit?

[@ankitsajwan7520]

Hi Hampton, can you make more follow along workout videos?

[@ragingukigumo6653]

2:02 my man Hampton lowkey flexing his finger strength 😳

[@gto4467]

I watched fitnessFAQ's podcast with you qute awesome love from india brother hampton

[@jrPaperbag]

Is there a significant difference doing these exercises hanging on a pull up bar instead of a parallel bar? I've only started trying hanging leg raises on a pull up bar a couple weeks ago (for some reason there's a lot more public pull up bar than parallel bar from where I'm from) and I'm curious between the two.

[@erins5403]

I've noticed that i can focus more on my form when hanging instead of struggling to keep myself upright on a chair lol hanging is also easier on my hands which i have problems with. I think variation is good for the body in general too

[@andreasantonsson6435]

I'm not an expert, but I'd say there's a difference. L-sit involves your upper body and your shoulders a lot more than the L-hang (or hanging leg raises), which makes it a bit harder. The L-hang is mostly just abs, quads, and grip strength. Personally I currently do both L-sits and hanging leg raises as part of my routine

[@jrPaperbag]

Thank you both for the reply, hope you guys have a beautiful day as well.

[@scottp2462]

@@andreasantonsson6435 Great critique! As you said sitting is engaging significantly more muscle groups and for most people much harder than hanging. For those folks that prefer hanging leg raises try keeping your hands wider than shoulder width apart on the overhead bar and pull yourself up 2-4 inches as you do the leg raises. This partial pull-up engages the scapular plane, shoulders, lats and to some degree the upper chest whereas a dead hang does not.

[@helvete_ingres4717]

if you're hanging you're engaging your biceps and back muscles, if you're supporting yourself by pushing against parallel bars or the floor you're engaging your chest muscles and triceps. Either way in the L-sit the main engagement will be from your core (and hip flexors). I can feel my abs vibrate when I do it on the floor as my core struggles to stabilise my body.

[@rishavmanhas369]

Please make video on how to do a handstand

[@tonjo575]

Hey Hampton, idk if you'll see this, but can u make an aiwarlk pull up tutorial? Also, thanks for the L sit tutorial, I will definitely learn how to do it :p

[@swapnaroy5341]

Finally the l sit!!

[@endo9913]

Excellent! Thank you! What would you recommend as a warm up before this workout?

[@monkeyman4015]

Hi Hampton!!!

[@HybridCalisthenics]

Hello!

[@dionbouw607]

I love your video’s!! What is your background song ? Its so Chill

[@smita5340]

I will try ❤️❤️

[@mineshnissanka7139]

Hey Hampton, I know you already did a video on the Wim Hof breathing method but could you please, if possible, make a video about breath training for increased lung capacity and athleticism?

[@hmkyomu]

I was happy when I can do it in just a few days

[@filippocoppo]

Hi @hybrid calisthenics brother Hampton 😊 I enjoy to see you explain how is really simple talking about fitness when you are really prepared for this. I’ve one question for you: about doing L sit, I’m particulary bended in the knees and on my Sartorius quadriceps (the beginning part of qaudriceps for explain simply). I need to be flex, my Phisique won’t to change significantly. You have some tips? Love you !

[@percyweasley9534]

ah perfect timing i was just being sad that i dont work out

[@showrov8453]

Make a video about, "How it feels like before marriage and after marriage!" 🙏🏻

[@manivignesh.k6526]

Hampton I really liked your pull up progression and came looking for a L sit progression. Thanks for these videos. How do I avoid recruiting hip flexors while doing a hollow or any leg rise action? I can literally see my anterior thighs contract but no difficulty in abdomen.

[@deathsythelui]

I swear, I'd love to see Hampton put out a Halloween or April Fools video where he's cussing up a storm, kicking puppies, slamming whiskey bottles and blowing shit up with some heavy metal blaring... Just once!!!