hand positioning in l or v sit

[tani]

Is there a reason why it is much easier to do an l or v sit with hand pointed forward? Will hands pointed sideways or back build more strength?thanx and sorry if this has been posted before.

[landgabriel]

I have the same question, Though I find I can get a better V-sit with by hands slightly outwards, fingers spread, feels like most of the force is on the part of my hand between the thumb and forefinger.

[Parkerson Seward]

Well on p-bars the fingers would be pointing out anyway, but as far as the floor I'm not sure why it's easier

 

I think the important thing is to make sure your hips and chest are forward from your hands and that your chest doesn't sink back

[tani]

For me hands sideways or backwards feel like rto rto support as opposed to just a regular support.

[tani]

When the inner elbow is pointed inward a vsit is much harder.. so I was just wondering if that way builds more strength?