Overlap between L-sit and straddle-sit?

[GeoffeyLevens]

If I start training the straddle-sit, is there enough overlap that it will help later in developing a L-sit/V-sit? Or are they different enough that I would be better off doing both?

 

Thank you

[Jon Douglas]

There's overlap in the support factor, but straddle L is all hips and angling, and the shoulder position is different. Working both would be better

[GeoffeyLevens]

Thank you Jon. Will do!

[Katharina Huemer]

There's overlap in the support factor, but straddle L is all hips and angling, and the shoulder position is different. Working both would be better

I couldn't do one of them but somehow mastered the straddle L first! I can hold an L on floor for about 20 secs, but straddle L for nearly 40! I don't know, I find it a lot easier once I have got the balance!

I think you should do both, although I have the feeling that they are more similar compared to V-Sits! I think Vs require A LOT more shoulder/triceps/straight arms strength compared to L-Sits or Straddle Ls!

[GeoffeyLevens]

Thanks.  Did both this morning and they were quite different enough to be glad I did. And yes, the straddle seems to take more balance and though the support is the same it is at a different angle and the legs-up parts are quite different. Wish I had a wider straddle Oh well, practice makes better...