Hanging L-Sit

Technique

Hang from a pull-up bar with a shoulder-width grip. Brace your core and raise your straight legs forward until they're parallel to the floor, holding the L-shape between your torso and legs. Hold the position for the prescribed time without swinging.

Steps

1. Grip the pull-up bar shoulder-width apart and hang with straight arms
2. Set your shoulders down away from your ears
3. Brace your core and keep your legs straight
4. Raise your legs forward until they are parallel to the floor
5. Hold the L-shape without swinging
6. Lower your legs under control

Common mistakes

• Bending the knees as the legs rise
• Using momentum or swinging into position
• Shrugging the shoulders toward the ears
• Letting the legs drop below parallel during the hold

Variations

• Hanging tuck L-sit
• Single-leg hanging L-sit
• Hanging L-sit with a neutral-grip bar
• Weighted hanging L-sit

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