L-Sit on Parallel Bars

Technique

Support yourself on parallel bars with arms straight. Brace your core and raise your straight legs forward until they're parallel to the floor, forming an L-shape between your torso and legs. Hold the position for the prescribed time without bending your arms.

Steps

1. Grip the parallel bars and support your body with straight arms
2. Press your shoulders down away from your ears
3. Brace your core and keep your legs together
4. Raise your straight legs until they are parallel to the floor
5. Hold the L-shape without bending your arms

Common mistakes

• Bending the elbows during the hold
• Shrugging the shoulders toward the ears
• Allowing the legs to drop below parallel
• Bending the knees to maintain the position

Variations

• Tuck L-sit on parallel bars
• Single-leg L-sit on parallel bars
• L-sit on parallettes
• Hanging L-sit from a pull-up bar

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