L-Sit

Set-up

• Place your hands on parallettes, dip bars or two sturdy boxes beside your hips.

How to do it

1. Press down to straighten your arms and lift your body off the floor.
2. Raise your legs straight out in front of you until they are parallel to the floor.
3. Hold for the prescribed time, then lower your feet under control.

Coaching cues

• Push your shoulders down, away from your ears.
• Point your toes and lock your knees.

Common mistakes

• Letting the shoulders shrug up.
• Dropping the legs below hip height.

Safety

• Start with one or both knees bent (a tuck sit) until you can hold the position with straight legs.