L-Sit

The full L-Sit is a core and hip-flexor exercise. It requires a foundation of straight-arm strength, as well as core compression from the transverse abs. The L shape is used throughout the GymFit curriculum, as it is foundational to many advanced movements.

Type Of Exercise: Strength
Muscles: Abdominals, Hips, Shoulders
Difficulty: Intermediate
Equipment: Parallettes, Body Only

L-Sit

Begin in a top support position on parallel bars with your elbows locked and body straight.
Alternatively, begin kneeling between two parallettes and press into a bent knee top support.
Your third and most difficult start position is to begin from a seated pike with your legs extended straight out in front of you and hands placed outside of your hips.
No matter which position you begin from, keep your torso vertical and lift/extend your legs straight out in front of your hips (parallel to the floor).
Fight to keep your shoulders down as far from your ears as possible (depressed) and your legs perfectly parallel to the floor.
Hold for time.

Exercise: L-Sit Scissor
Type of Exercise: Strength
Muscles: Abdominals, Hips, Shoulders
Difficulty: Intermediate
Equipment: Parallettes or Body Only

Exercise: Straddle L
Type of Exercise: Strength
Muscles: Abdominals, Hips, Shoulders
Difficulty: Intermediate
Equipment: Parallettes or Body Only