L-sit
Description
The L-sit exercise involves sitting on the ground with legs straight out in front and hands placed on the ground beside the hips. The goal is to lift the legs off the ground and hold the position for a certain amount of time, engaging the core and hip flexors. This exercise is commonly used in gymnastics and calisthenics training to improve core strength and stability.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
L-sit Instructions
- Start by sitting on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you.
- Place your hands on the floor next to your hips, fingers pointing forward.
- Press down through your hands and lift your hips off the ground.
- Engage your core and straighten your arms, lifting your legs off the ground.
- Hold this position for as long as you can, aiming for at least 10 seconds.
- To release, slowly lower your legs and hips back down to the ground.
L-sit Form & Visual
L-sit Benefits
- Strengthens the core muscles
- Improves hip flexor flexibility
- Increases shoulder and arm strength
- Improves balance and stability
- Enhances overall body control and coordination
L-sit Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis
- Transverse abdominis
- Obliques
- Quadriceps
- Hip flexors
L-sit Variations & Alternatives
- Tuck L-sit
- Straddle L-sit
- Full L-sit
- Half L-sit
- One-legged L-sit
- Weighted L-sit
