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Core · Beginner

L-sit

Compression and anterior chain strength — useful for lever and planche paths.

About this skill

L-sit needs hip flexion, hamstring mobility, and strong bracing. Start with tuck and single-leg variants.

Prerequisites

  • 20 s hollow hold
  • 15 s floor tuck L-sit

Progression ladder

  • 1

    Hollow hold

    3×20–30 s

    Lower back down, arms by sides.

    Focus: Core brace

  • 2

    Floor tuck L-sit

    3×15–20 s

    Knees tucked, arms straight.

    Focus: Compression

  • 3

    Single-leg L-sit

    3×10 s / leg

    One leg extended.

    Focus: Asymmetric strength

  • 4

    Parallettes L-sit

    3×10–15 s

    Full L on bars.

    Focus: Static hold

  • 5

    L-sit lift

    3×5

    Lift from seated into L.

    Focus: Dynamic strength

Training tips

Push the floor with your feet, chest tall, shoulders depressed.