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Offline Havoc

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L-sits
« on: October 13, 2006, 10:19:44 AM »
Just wondering if anybody nows a good way to build up to these. Or any tips to do these better.
I can do them but my best is probably like 10s.
Please if you guys have any tips just comment.

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Re: L-sits
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2006, 04:22:06 PM »
If you can hold it for 10 seconds, split a minute up into 5 second reps (so 12 total) and go through all 12 with at least 30 seconds rest between sets.

You can also go for longer holds in tucked position as well as bending one knee, then the other throughout a long set.
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Re: L-sits
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2006, 11:47:20 PM »
Tnx man.
I'll start trying that today!

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Re: L-sits
« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2006, 06:59:28 AM »
I can't other anymore advice. but I have a similar question.

My l-sits are ok now but I want to progress on to v-sits. I can only hold an "almost" v-sit for a second.
So ye, basically the same question, anyone have any tips for v-sits?
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Re: L-sits
« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2006, 07:54:20 AM »
Are V-sits the same as L-sits but then with your legs open???
If that is what you mean. i found it easier to perform them if I moved my balance point (hands) backwards a bit.

Don't know if this is what you mean. Sorry if it's no help. ???
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Re: L-sits
« Reply #5 on: October 15, 2006, 10:07:59 AM »
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Re: L-sits
« Reply #6 on: October 15, 2006, 12:32:49 PM »
V-sits are basically the same. Go into the position with bent knees first, then open to a full V-sit. Hold for a sub-maximal time, rest "enough" and repeat until you reach 1:00 or more.
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Re: L-sits
« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2006, 07:35:45 PM »
Make sure you keep your back straight when doing a v-sit or at least try.  its extremely difficult.
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Re: L-sits
« Reply #8 on: October 17, 2006, 02:46:57 AM »
thanks. stephan, a v-sit is an l-sit where your legs are brought up towards your body so that and you make a V shape.
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Re: L-sits
« Reply #9 on: October 17, 2006, 09:08:26 AM »
I'm doing dips and then just trying at them until I can get my legs above my hands.
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Re: L-sits
« Reply #10 on: October 17, 2006, 07:33:50 PM »
*good* V-seats REQUIRE significant hip flexor strength and good hamstring flexibility.

Make sure your stretch often and preferably have the splits and a good pike stretch.

Work hip flexors by doing hanging leg raises, v-ups/straddle-ups, basically any sort of leg exercise which lifts your legs in front of you.
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Re: L-sits
« Reply #11 on: October 26, 2006, 11:26:59 AM »
Yo tnx Johnny boy!
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Re: L-sits
« Reply #12 on: October 26, 2006, 11:28:58 AM »
No prob, but you should thanking these guys, not me.
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Re: L-sits
« Reply #13 on: October 26, 2006, 12:05:30 PM »
Do you know a good substitute for the pull up?
Not that I don't want to do them, but because I don't have anywhere to pull up on :'(

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Re: L-sits
« Reply #14 on: October 26, 2006, 02:41:04 PM »
not to hijack the thread about L-sits, but I'm sure you have door jams to do finger-tip pullups to your shoulder; unless you are at the park with your computer, which I am sometimes, but then you would probably be able to find a tree or swingset or climby thing, etc.
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Re: L-sits
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Re: L-sits
« Reply #16 on: October 29, 2006, 06:36:37 AM »
Hey thnx Tsumaru, that link really helped a lot.
I hope it will go a lot better now.
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Re: L-sits
« Reply #17 on: November 02, 2006, 03:39:59 PM »
hey my knees bend a bit so my feet touch the ground, any suggestions?
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Re: L-sits
« Reply #18 on: November 02, 2006, 05:43:19 PM »
yeah, keep them up :) Part of that is flexing the quads to pull the knees tight. Part fo it is probably also the hip angle to the body. That's why these are such a great exercise!!
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Re: L-sits
« Reply #19 on: November 02, 2006, 06:46:20 PM »
I cant seem to keep ny legs strait for very long, Will this come with more practice/strength or is it flexibility, do I just suck?
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