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Also known as: Lazy L-sit RTO, Rings turned out supported L-sit.

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Technique

  1. Grip the Rings at around hip height and push into a support position with straight arms.
  2. Rotate the rings outward until your palms face fully forward.
  3. Keep both feet flat on the ground to assist with your body weight during the hold.

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Form tips

  • Keep the arms fully straight and elbows locked.
  • Focus on Shoulder depression and active external rotation.

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Muscles

Strength

Primary

  • Back
  • Serratus anterior
  • Chest
  • Rotator cuff

Secondary

  • Shoulders
  • Lower trapezius
  • Serratus anterior
  • Latissimus dorsi
  • Pectoralis minor
  • Infraspinatus
  • Teres minor

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Equipment

Rings
Rings

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Appears in

Joint movements
Shoulderdepressionexternal rotation
trains stretches

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Progressions

e0a5

RTO support

Intermediate
e14c

Tiptoe RTO support

Novice
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RTO plank

Novice
e09k

Rings support

Novice
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False grip bent-arm hang

Novice
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RTO l-sit

Advanced
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