L-Sit Hold

Supported on straight arms, hold the legs out straight at hip height; timed, and short is normal.

L-Sit Hold, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

On parallettes or a bench, arms straight, shoulders pressed down.

Steps

  1. Hold the straight legs at hip height.
  2. Point the toes, press the shoulders away from the ears.
  3. Time it; end before the shape collapses.

Common mistakes

Knees creeping into a tuck: tuck deliberately as a progression, not a leak. Shoulders swallowing the neck: press tall. Legs below hip line: height is the hold.

Breathing

Short steady breaths; never held.