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L-Sit Hold

Legs straight out, body supported on hands. Gymnastic staple.

AdvancedParallettes / floor5 × 10–20 s
L-Sit Hold demonstration thumbnail — L-Sit Tutorial On Floor, Bar And Parallel Bars (6 Step-by-Step Guide)
CoreParallettes / floor

L-Sit Hold

Demo · Gymless Fitness

Verified L-Sit Hold demonstration by Gymless Fitness. Click to play.

How to do the L-Sit Hold

  1. 1Depress shoulders
  2. 2Point toes
  3. 3Posterior tilt

Benefits of the L-Sit Hold

  • Builds strength and size in the core under sustained isometric tension
  • Also trains hip flexors, triceps as supporting movers
  • Improves bodyweight control and joint strength alongside muscle size
  • A high-skill progression that pays off once the easier variations feel controlled

Sources

Exercise information is provided for general educational purposes. Choose movements appropriate for your ability level and stop if you experience pain, dizziness, unusual shortness of breath or other concerning symptoms. Seek appropriate medical or fitness guidance when needed.

  1. 1McGill (2010) — Core training: evidence translating to better performance and injury preventionStrength and Conditioning Journal
  2. 2Schoenfeld, Ogborn & Krieger (2017) — Dose-response of resistance training volume on hypertrophyJournal of Sports Sciences
  3. 3ACSM position stand (2009) — Progression models in resistance training for healthy adultsMedicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
  4. 4Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd editionU.S. Department of Health and Human Services