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Ring-Turned-Out L Sit

Also called RTO L Sit

  • Stability
  • Strength
  • Calisthenics

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Rings-Turned-Out L Sit

Technique

How to perform Ring-Turned-Out L Sit

  1. Set the rings at a height that allows your feet to clear the floor in support.
  2. Grip the rings, rise into support and straighten your elbows.
  3. Turn the rings outward so your palms face forward while keeping your shoulders supported away from your ears.
  4. Lift your legs in front of you until they are near parallel to the floor, keeping your knees straight.
  5. Hold the L position with your hips flexed and trunk controlled while keeping the rings beside you.
  6. Lower your legs and return your feet to support under control.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Rectus Abdominis, Rectus Femoris.

MuscleScoreRole
Rectus Abdominis0.8Target, Stabilizer
Rectus Femoris0.8Target, Stabilizer
Latissimus Dorsi0.5Stabilizer
Triceps Long Head0.5Stabilizer
Triceps Medial Head0.5Stabilizer
Pectoralis Minor0.4Stabilizer
Serratus Anterior0.4Stabilizer
Trapezius0.4Stabilizer
Vastus Lateralis0.4Stabilizer
Vastus Medialis0.4Stabilizer
External Oblique0.3Stabilizer
Internal Oblique0.3Stabilizer

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