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Strength exercise

L-Sit

How to do it

  1. Support the body on a pair of parallettes or sturdy blocks with arms straight, hands elevating the torso above the floor.
  2. Lift the legs out in front until they form an L shape with the torso, knees straight and toes pointed.
  3. Brace the core to keep the pelvis tucked slightly and prevent the lower back from arching.
  4. Keep the hip flexors engaged to hold the legs elevated at or above hip height throughout the hold.
  5. Breathe in short, controlled breaths since the braced core limits deep belly breathing.
  6. Avoid letting the shoulders creep up toward the ears, a common fault that reduces stability through the hold.

Muscles worked

CoreThe group of trunk muscles across the abdomen, sides, and lower back that stabilize the spine and pelvis and transfer force between the upper and lower body. All Core exercises
Hip FlexorsGroup of muscles including the iliopsoas responsible for lifting the thigh toward the torso. All Hip Flexors exercises

Related Core exercises

Flutter KickL-Sit (Floor)L-Sit (Parallel Bars)L-Sit (Rings)Scissor KickV-Sit
Type
Strength
Equipment
Bodyweight
Primary muscles
Core, Hip Flexors
Measured in
Reps and weight
Tools
1RM Calculator