Type: Isometric
Primary Muscles: Rectus abdominis, hip flexors, quadriceps
Secondary Muscles: Shoulders, triceps, lats, chest, obliques
Exercise Key Form:
1. Sit on the ground or hold parallettes with legs extended straight in front.
2. Push down through your hands to lift your body and legs off the floor.
3. Hold the “L” shape by keeping legs straight and core tight.
NASM-CPT Tip: Depress the shoulders and point the toes to maintain proper tension and alignment.
Why This Exercise Is Important:
L-sits are an advanced core hold that build serious strength in the abs and hip flexors while enhancing shoulder and tricep endurance.
Alternate:
L-Hold, Parallettes L-Sit
