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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

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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

Educational information only — not medical advice. Exercise technique, sets and reps are general guidance and may need adjusting for your experience, equipment and health history. Talk to a qualified clinician before starting or changing a training program if you have an injury or medical condition.

  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