Hanging L-Sit | Gymacetamol

Muscles Worked

Primary

Abs / Core

Secondary

ForearmsHip Flexors / Adductors

Quick Cues

1

Hang from the bar

2

Keep legs straight and raised

3

Hold the L position

4

Engage your entire core

Equipment Needed

Pull-Up Bar

Hang from a pull-up bar with a shoulder-width grip.
Engage your core and lift both legs straight out in front of you until they are parallel to the floor.
Your body should form an L shape.
Keep your legs straight and toes pointed.
Avoid swinging or using momentum.
Hold for the desired duration.

Common Mistakes

Swinging the legs for momentum

Not maintaining a straight leg position

Letting the grip give out before the abs

Pro Tips

Hold your legs in an L position while hanging from a bar

Keep your legs straight and parallel to the floor

Build up to longer holds gradually; start with 10-second sets

Your Progress

Variations

L-Sit (floor)

Hanging Knee Raise

Hanging Leg Raise