L-Sit
The L-sit hold. Strength for the abs, hip flexors and shoulders. It works mainly the abs and hip flexors, with help from the quads, triceps, chest and front deltoid.
Flawless ranks it by sets logged: Gold, the third of eight ranks, starts at 50.
How to do L-Sit
- Sit between parallettes or on the floor with the hands beside your hips, fingers forward, legs straight in front of you.
- Push the floor away hard, lock the elbows and lift the hips off the ground with the legs held straight and together.
- Hold the L shape with the toes pointed and the shoulders pushed down; keep breathing.
- Hold for time. Bend the knees or keep one foot down to make it easier, and add seconds before anything else.
These are the same steps you see in the exercise guide in the Flawless app.
Muscles worked
| Role | Muscle | Anatomical name |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Abs | Rectus abdominis |
| Primary | Hip flexors | Iliopsoas |
| Secondary | Quads | Quadriceps femoris |
| Secondary | Triceps | Triceps brachii |
| Secondary | Chest | Pectoralis major |
| Secondary | Front deltoid | Deltoideus anterior |
Muscle data from StrengthLog.
Why do it
- Lower abs plus grip, at the same time
- Hardest ab work without any weight
- Shoulders and lats hold you the whole set
How Flawless ranks L-Sit
| Rank | Sets logged |
|---|---|
| Bronze | start |
| Silver | 10 |
| Gold | 50 |
| Platinum | 150 |
| Diamond | 300 |
| Obsidian | 600 |
| Painite | 1,000 |
| Antimatter | 3,000 |
Flawless ranks L-Sit by sets logged: the number of sets you have logged over time. The ladder is the same for everyone, because it measures work done rather than strength relative to bodyweight. The rank updates after every workout.
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Questions
What muscles does L-Sit work?
It works mainly the abs and hip flexors, with help from the quads, triceps, chest and front deltoid.
How do you do L-Sit?
Sit between parallettes or on the floor with the hands beside your hips, fingers forward, legs straight in front of you. Push the floor away hard, lock the elbows and lift the hips off the ground with the legs held straight and together. Hold the L shape with the toes pointed and the shoulders pushed down; keep breathing. Hold for time. Bend the knees or keep one foot down to make it easier, and add seconds before anything else.
How does Flawless rank L-Sit?
By sets logged: the number of sets you have logged over time. Gold starts at 50 and Diamond at 300, the same for everyone.
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