Exercise

L-Sit Hold

Also known as: l-sit on floor, l sit, floor l-sit

L-Sit Hold is a isolation exercise for the abdominals. Main target: lower abs. Also works: rectus femoris and triceps long head. No equipment needed — just your bodyweight.

EquipmentBodyweight
TypeIsolation
MovementStatic hold
CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

How to do it

  1. Sit on the floor (or between parallettes) with your legs straight in front of you and palms on the floor beside your hips.
  2. Press down through your hands, lock the elbows and lift your hips and legs off the floor.
  3. Hold your legs parallel to the floor, body forming an "L", for the target time.
  4. Bend the knees to make it easier if needed.

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Alternatives with other equipment

Cable Reverse Crunch
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Knee/Hip Raise On Parallel Bars
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Smith Machine Hip Raise
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Exercise Ball Pull-In
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Barbell Side Bend
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