GymnasticBodies.com - Russian Leg Lifts

Russian Leg Lifts are an advanced hanging leg lift variation. They are an extremely challenging exercise and quite effective at increasing core strength.

An essay detailing some basic progressions is available here:
http://gymnasticbodies.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3824#3824

The Xtreme Rings which have been used to build much of this athlete's upper body strength are available here:
http://gymnasticbodies.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7

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[miki4630201]

What is that wooden rack called i wana buil one

[GymnasticBodies]

That is called a Stall Bar.  Instructions for building your own can be found in the Equipment section of the GymnasticBodiesdotcom forum.

Yours in Fitness,

Coach Sommer

[Mragdoll]

Hey, Is this gonna help to reach front levers?

[GymnasticBodies]

As a supplemental exercise, yes.

Yours in Fitness,

Coach Sommer

[ChrisBrowndancer3018]

Hi Coach,

How long must I practise to be able to do that kind of stuff that you are showing us on Youtube? The kids are very strong, that's impressive. I'm 16 and I can't do this. How can I start?

Thanks!

[GymnasticBodies]

My website is full of materials to help you begin gymnastics strength training properly.

Yours in Fitness,

Coach Sommer

[clearliquid]

i just said "holy moly" out loud.

[BosephusBigelsworth]

Respect

[kallistai123]

great channel coach, keeps me inspired. i've been doing home gymnastics for 14 months now and your clips on here keep it fresh for me so i dont go stale. keep up the good work

[Gymnasticsnova]

Good work ur stomach is really strong !!!:)

[1jiatin]

he doesnt luk lyk has a six pac but thats serior strenghth

[Got2flip]

Those are awesome.

I'm already doing 3x20 leg lifts... might try and incorporate this into my at home work outs...

IS it easier with a wall behind you?

[Nutbuster360]

WOW i bet these give you ripped abs!! i need to get core strength like that

[ljgymnast4856]

He Oviously has a 6 pac