Exercise is a preparation for the L Sit. It requires strong shoulders and abs, although other muscles are also involved. Video demonstration (excerpt from ‘L Sit on Chairs’ by Bulgaros Team) How to and step by step instructions: Place two chairs at close distance, so that you can use them as parallel bars. Hold your […]
The Decline Knee Push Up is an appropriate starting point for a Decline Push Up, with a lighter weight on the shoulders and biceps. Video demonstration (excerpt from ‘Knees Decline Push-Up – How to do Knee Decline Push-Ups’ by WeightTrainingCom) How to and step by step instructions: Set your knees on a bench, lie down […]
Exercise is good preparation for the L Sit, specially if you only hold the L Sit for a few seconds. Video demonstration (excerpt from ‘L Sit Flutter Kick’ by K Squared Fitness) How to and step by step instructions: Stand on the parallettes, L Sit position, heels on the floor. Keep your arms straight and […]
This form of push-up focus on shoulder strength, and serves as hand-stand preparation. Both Elbows and shoulder are highly involved in this exercise, and upper back engaged. Video demonstration (excerpt from ‘The Pike Push-Up Tutorial’ by Global Bodyweight Training) How to and step by step instructions: Start on a regular push-up position, arms below your […]
The Cross Reach Sit Up is a variant of the Sit Up, adding additional effort to the obliques. Video demonstration (excerpt from ‘How to do a wide leg cross sit up’ by Michmau3) How to and step by step instructions: Lie down, your back on the floor, extended legs. Sit Up bringing one extended arm […]
Exercise is a preparation for the L Sit and is focused on the same muscles in a lighter form. Can also be done on Parallettes. Video demonstration (excerpt from ‘L Sit Leg Lifts: 6 Progressions & Conditioning Exercises For The Lsit’ by More Than Lifting) How to and step by step instructions: Sit down on […]
Sitting in a perfect L Sit position is harder than it looks. This is a good starting point to prepare for an L Sit, ensuring the flexibility is there. Video demonstration (excerpt from ‘SSC Challenge Series: Wall L Sit’ by Strong Side Conditioning) How to and step by step instructions: Sit down on the floor, […]
The Sitting Twist works Abs and Obliques. Its a very easy exercise that can be effective with the appropriate number of repetitions. Video demonstration (excerpt from ‘Exercise Library: Sitting Twists’ by Darebee) How to and step by step instructions: Sit down on the floor, knees bent and feet touching the floor close to each other. […]
The Renegade Push Up adds to a regular Push Up the unbalance pull of a dumbbell. Activates the obliques muscles on top of the Push Up muscles. Video demonstration (excerpt from ‘Push-Up to Renegade Row’ by John Garey TV) How to and step by step instructions: Get down on all fours. Place hands slightly wider […]
Use sliders under your feet to slide from a reverse plank position to an L Sit position, back and forth. Video demonstration (excerpt from ‘Sliders Reverse Plank to L Sit’ by Coach Bene) How to and step by step instructions: Set in a reverse plank position with sliders under your feet. Chest should be facing […]
For the negative Pull-up you use some support such as a box or chair, to raise your chin to the bar level. The exercise is focused on the descent part of the pull-up, and an excellent preparation for the regular pull-up. Video demonstration (excerpt from ‘How To Do a Negative Pull-Up | Exercise Guide’ by […]
The Shuffle Push Up is similar to a Push Up but when arms are extended you move hands a little to the left or right. Video demonstration (excerpt from ‘Shuffle Pushup’ by Jay strength) How to and step by step instructions: Get down on all fours. Place hands slightly wider than your shoulders. Straighten arms […]
The sky diver push-up starts each push-up in a relaxed position. Both chest and shoulders are pushed further when compared with the regular push-up. Video demonstration (excerpt from ‘Exercise Library: Diver Push-Ups’ by Darebee) How to and step by step instructions: Lie down on the floor. Extend your arms forward, hands not touching the ground. […]
The Leg Pulse Up offers stronger abs in an exercise that requires flexibility. Video demonstration (excerpt from ‘Exercise Library: Pulse-Ups’ by Darebee) How to and step by step instructions: Lie on your back, lift your legs and place your hands under your tailbone. Lift your hips and hold a few seconds. Lower your hips returning […]
