Hang with legs horizontal
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L-sit pull-up

A pull-up with the legs held horizontal through the whole movement. Rules out swinging and builds the core tension under the bar needed for the front lever and muscle-up.

Level
Advanced
Equipment
Pull-up bar
Measure
reps
Tempo
1-1-2-0 (down, pause, up, pause)
latsbicepscorehip flexors

Technique

  1. Hang, lift straight legs to horizontal and keep them there for the whole set.
  2. Drive the elbows down and back, trunk slightly leaned.
  3. Lower slowly, the legs do not drop.

Common mistakes

  • Legs dropping mid-set: shorten the set.
  • Bent knees: start tucked, but keep the thighs horizontal.
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