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How to do L-sit On Floor

The L-sit on floor is a challenging core exercise that targets the abdominal muscles and hip flexors. It requires significant core strength, balance, and coordination to lift and hold the legs parallel to the floor while supporting the body with the arms.

L-sit On Floor demonstration
Primary muscle
Abs
Also works
Hip flexors
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Advanced
Category
Abs

How to do L-sit On Floor, step by step

  1. Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.
  2. Place your hands on the floor beside your hips, fingers pointing forward.
  3. Engage your core and lift your legs off the ground, keeping them straight.
  4. Try to bring your legs parallel to the floor, forming an 'L' shape with your body.
  5. Hold this position for as long as you can.
  6. Slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

L-sit On Floor works your abs as the main mover, with help from your hip flexors.

Track L-sit On Floor in SPLYT

L-sit On Floor is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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