Description
One of the simplest bodyweight exercises is lifting the body from the floor with the hips out in front of you. The L sit will develop your core muscles, hip flexors, and mobilize the hamstrings. Here's how to do it.
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00:00 - The L-Sit Will Change You
01:09 - Level 1: Support Position
01:28 - Level 2: Heel Slide
02:09 - Level 3: Tuck L-Sit
02:38 - Level 4: 1 Leg L-Sit
03:38 - Level 5: Full L-Sit
04:09 - Level 6: L-Sit on the Ground
04:45 - Programming
One of the simplest yet most effective bodyweight exercises is lifting your body off the floor with your legs extended in front of you. The L-sit builds impressive core strength, strengthens the hip flexors, improves shoulder stability, and develops the active flexibility needed for healthy, mobile hamstrings. More than just a cool skill, it's a movement that teaches total-body tension and control. Whether your goal is better athletic performance, stronger calisthenics foundations, or simply moving better, the L-sit is a skill worth mastering. Here's a simple progression to help you get started.