L-sit on floor
The L-sit on the floor is a challenging bodyweight exercise that targets the abdominal muscles. It involves sitting on the floor with legs extended straight out in front and lifting the body off the ground using the hands, forming an 'L' shape with the body.
At a glance
- Area
- Waist
- Main muscle
- Abs
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Advanced
Form tips
- Keep your legs straight and toes pointed.
- Engage your core throughout the exercise.
- Press firmly into the ground with your hands.
- Avoid rounding your shoulders.
What to watch out for
- wrist injuries
- shoulder injuries
- lower back pain
Also known as
L-sit a terra, l-sit, floor l-sit, bodyweight l-sit, core exercise, abs exercise