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Core · Intermediate

L-Sit

Skill-based stability drill challenging balance, body line, and control.

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L-Sit demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

CoreHip FlexorsShouldersTriceps

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × time

3 × 15 sec

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Support yourself on parallettes, boxes, or the floor with the hands beside the hips and the elbows locked.
  2. 02Press strongly through the hands to depress the shoulders and lift the hips clear of the support.
  3. 03Extend both legs straight forward until the body forms an L shape.
  4. 04Keep the knees locked, toes pointed or flexed as assigned, and the chest lifted.
  5. 05Hold for the prescribed time, then lower the hips and legs under control.

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