Paleo Workouts For Dummies
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Spend time practicing the L-sit by itself before working it in with your pull-ups or chin-ups. The L-sit turns a chin-up or a pull-up into a brutalizing core exercise. The entire body must maintain an adequate amount of tension; otherwise, the L-sit won’t hold. This movement requires a strong set of abs and a strong back; it’s surely one of the finest full-body movements anywhere.

To get to the level required for this exercise, you need raw strength, total body control, and technical proficiency. Oh, and a lot of patience, too. These movements sometimes take years to develop. If you think you’re going to get to this point overnight, you’re in for a disappointing morning.

The L-sit pull-up/chin-up is a fantastic exercise for the front and the backside.

Here are the steps for the L-sit pull-up/chin-up:

Grab hold of a bar with your hands shoulder-width apart and palms facing you.

When your grip is secure, assume a dead hang.

Raise your legs up to 90 degrees so your body forms an L.

Raise your legs up to 90 degrees so your body forms an L.

Lock your knees and point your toes.

While holding the L-sit, perform a full chin-up/pull-up.

While holding the L-sit, perform a full chin-up/pull-up.

To gain control and to increase its effectiveness, work this movement slowly.

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Dr. Kellyann Petrucci, author and nutritionist, appears on various news streams nationally and conducts workshops and seminars worldwide to help people feel — and look — their best. She is also the author of the popular website www.DrKellyann.com and gives daily news, tips, and inspiration on Twitter @drkellyann. Patrick Flynn, a fitness minimalist, conducts workshops and certifications worldwide, teaching people how to get more fit with less — but more effective — exercise. He is the driving force behind ChroniclesOfStrength.com, a top-500 health and wellness blog.

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