L Sit Walk. How-to, proper form and tips
Variant of the L Sit where you move your hands forward and one at a time, so that your body moves forward while in L Sit position.
Video demonstration
(excerpt from 'L Sit walk' by Kinetictheorist)
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 arm a few inches forward, than the other arm, and consecutively.
- Count the distance you can move forward.
Hints & tips:
- You must master the L Sit to do this move.
- Focus on your position and keep your back and legs straight.
Benefits:
- Strong core.
- Exercise is harder than the pure L Sit.
Counting & gamification:
- Count the distance you can move forward.
- Set a goal for a given period, say a session or week, and do the necessary number of repetitions until you reach that goal.
Muscles worked and body parts involved:
Muscles: Full body
Primary muscles: Shoulder, Triceps, Abs, Lats, Hip Flexor, Quads
Secondary muscles: Obliques, Lowerback, Hamstring