L-sit (hold)

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Sitting with straight legs together and hands flat beside the hips, the straight arms press down so the hips and legs lift off the floor and are held with the legs straight and horizontal, body forming an L.

How to do it

1. Sit on the floor, legs straight and together in front, hands flat on the floor beside the hips, fingers pointing forward.
2. Lock the elbows, push the shoulders down away from the ears and brace the abs.
3. Press the hands into the floor to lift the buttocks and the straight legs; only the hands touch the floor.
4. Hold with legs straight and parallel to the floor, toes pointed, torso nearly upright and hips between the hands; gaze forward.
5. Easier version: keep the knees tucked to the chest.

Muscles worked

Main: abs, quads
Supporting: triceps, lats, shoulders