L Sit Circles. How-to, proper form and tips
Variant of the L Sit on the floor where you rotate 360 degrees while standing on your hands in an L Sit position.
Video demonstration
(excerpt from 'L sit circles , walk and trying handstand'
by MrJumptrix)
How to and step by step instructions:
- Sit down on the floor, legs extended and feet together.
- Press down your shoulders and raise legs horizontally, in a L Sit position.
- Move one of your hands, than the other, so that your body can rotate without your feet touching the ground.
- Count the angle you can rotate, with 360 for a complete circle.
Hints & tips:
- You must master the L Sit to do this move.
- Focus on your position and keep your back straight.
Benefits:
- Strong core.
- Exercise is harder than the pure L Sit.
Counting & gamification:
- Set a goal for a given session, say one circle, and do the necessary small moves until you reach the goal.
Muscles worked and body parts involved:
Muscles: Full body
Primary muscles: Shoulder, Triceps, Abs, Lats, Hip Flexor, Quads
Secondary muscles: Obliques, Lowerback, Hamstring
