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L-sit

Straight-arm support with legs raised to horizontal. Builds hip flexor and core strength plus the scapular depression needed for advanced skills.

Level
Intermediate
Equipment
Parallettes
Measure
hold time
Tempo
isometric
corehip flexorstricepsshoulders

Technique

  1. Arms locked, shoulders pressed down, shoulder blades slightly spread.
  2. Legs straight and together, toes pointed, thighs parallel to the floor.
  3. Hips slightly behind the hands, trunk vertical or leaning a little forward.

Common mistakes

  • Bent elbows: the strength should come from shoulders and triceps with straight arms.
  • Legs below horizontal: start with tucked knees and straighten gradually.
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