Demo & instructions
Single-Leg L-Sit
Also known as: One-Leg L-Sit, Half L-Sit
Instructions
A support hold with one leg extended straight forward and the other still tucked. It adds the long leg one side at a time, halfway between the tuck and the full L-sit.
- Movement
- Anti-extension
- Type
- Compound
- Level
- Intermediate
- Typical range
- 5–25 sec
Setup
- 1Sit with the hands flat beside the hips, or on parallettes or blocks for more room.
- 2Press down to lift the hips and tuck both knees.
Execution
- 1Extend one leg straight out in front, level with the floor, toes pointed.
- 2Keep the other knee tucked and the hips lifted.
- 3Hold for the target time, then switch legs or lower and rest.
Breathing
Short, controlled breaths throughout the hold.
Target
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Training use
Strength
Muscle building
Endurance
Conditioning
