L-Pull Ups

Description:

L-Pull Up is an advanced upper body exercise that combines the elements of an L-position with a standard pull up.  This exercise requires a strong upper body, midsection, and hip flexors.  The main goal for this exercise is to maintain the L-position throughout the exercise and avoid letting the legs to drop.  Scale by performing standard pull ups.

Process:

• begin in a hang on a bar
• engage core and bend body at the waist to lift legs up until they are at a 90 degree angle
• bend elbows to lift body up until chin is in line with the bar
• maintain body position and control as you lower yourself to return to the starting position