Ring Handstand to L-Sit
Master the Ring Handstand to L-Sit! Build extreme strength, balance & control. A challenging gymnastic feat for advanced athletes.

Required Equipment

Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Ensure gymnastic rings are safely and securely fastened at an appropriate height to allow for inverted movements.
2. Grab the rings with a firm grip and jump up, using your momentum to invert your body into a handstand position with legs fully extended upwards and your feet pointing towards the ceiling. Your arms should be straight, supporting your weight.
3. Once stable in the handstand position, carefully lower your body by bending your arms and controlling the movement with your shoulder and core strength until you reach a tucked position with your knees towards your chest.
4. From the tucked position, slowly extend your legs forward while keeping your arms straight, moving into an L-Sit position. Your body should form a right angle, with legs parallel to the ground.
5. Hold the L-Sit for a prescribed duration, engaging your core muscles to maintain the position.
6. After holding the L-Sit, tuck your knees back towards your chest to reverse the movement.
7. Use your core and shoulder strength to press your body back up to the inverted handstand position.
8. Stabilize the handstand for a moment and then carefully dismount, or continue repeating the movement for the desired number of repetitions.
Please note: This exercise is extremely challenging and requires significant strength, control, and prior gymnastic experience. It should be performed under supervision or with a spotter, especially when first attempting it. Ensure a proper warm-up before attempting this exercise and a soft landing surface beneath the rings for safety.
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