Towel L Sit Pike. How-to, proper form and tips
Use a towel as a slider under your feet and use it to come from a reverse plank position to an L Sit position, back and forth.
Video demonstration
(excerpt from 'Progressive Handstand Exercises: L Sits And Reverse Towel Pikes'
by KyleWeiger)
How to and step by step instructions:
- Set in a reverse plank position with a towel under your feet. Chest should be facing up, arms extended with hands on the floor, body in a straight line from shoulders to feet.
- Slide you feet rotating shoulders so that you assume an L Sit position.
- Than go back to the initial position with the full body extended.
Hints & tips:
- Keep your legs in a perfect straight position all time.
- Warmup shoulders before doing this exercise.
Benefits:
- Exercise strengthen abs and shoulders.
Counting & gamification:
- Count one repetition each time your body is fully extended.
- Make series of 10.
Muscles worked and body parts involved:
Primary muscles: Shoulder, Triceps, Abs
Secondary muscles: Upper Back, Lats, Quads
