L-Pull-Up
Description
This exercise involves performing a pull-up while keeping your body in an L-shape, with your legs straight out in front of you. It targets the core muscles as well as the back and arms.
Equipment Required
L-Pull-Up Instructions
- Find a sturdy horizontal bar that can support your weight.
- Stand underneath the bar and reach up to grab it with both hands, palms facing away from you.
- Hang from the bar with your arms fully extended and your feet off the ground.
- Engage your shoulder blades and pull your chest towards the bar, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Continue pulling until your chin is above the bar.
- Lower yourself back down to the starting position with control.
- Repeat for desired number of repetitions.
L-Pull-Up Form & Visual
L-Pull-Up Benefits
- Strengthens core muscles
- Improves balance and stability
- Increases upper body and arm strength
- Improves flexibility in hamstrings and hip flexors
- Enhances overall body control and coordination
L-Pull-Up Muscles Worked
- Lats
- Biceps
- Forearms
- Shoulders
- Core
L-Pull-Up Variations & Alternatives
- Wide-grip pull-up
- Close-grip pull-up
- Assisted pull-up
- Chin-up
- Neutral-grip pull-up
