How to Learn the L-Sit
The L-sit is a support hold on straight arms with your legs held straight out in front of you at hip height. It builds core compression, hip-flexor and triceps strength and is a staple of calisthenics training.
L-Sit technique
- Place your hands next to your hips
- Lock your elbows and keep your arms straight
- Push the floor away and keep your shoulders away from your ears
- Brace your core and keep your ribs down
- Lift both legs until they are parallel to the floor
- Keep your knees straight and point your toes
- Stay tall and avoid leaning back
- Point your fingers forward for a stable base
Key progressions
These are the main building blocks you work on before the L-Sit feels solid:
- Tuck L-Sit Hold
- Band-Assisted L-Sit Hold
- Seated Pike Leg Lift
The 3-stage training path
In Raw Control the L-Sit is split into Training 1 → 2 → 3. Each stage is a structured session of four exercises:
Training 1
- Single-Leg L-Sit Lift
- Alternating L-Sit Scissor
- Tuck L-Sit Max Hold Attempt
- Plank With Scapular Protraction
Training 2
- Grounded L-Sit Hip Raise
- L-Sit Leg Raise To L-Sit Hold
- Single-Leg L-Sit Hold
- Hollow Body Raise
Training 3
- Seated Pike Leg Lift
- L-Sit To Tuck L-Sit Transition
- L-Sit Max Hold Attempt
- Hollow Body Hold
Exact sets, reps, hold times and rest periods, plus a full-screen HD video for every exercise, are in the app.
Where the L-Sit fits
Each skill line runs through all three levels. This is the path for the L-Sit:
More advanced skills
Train the L-Sit with Raw Control
Every training comes with exact sets, holds and rest times, a full-screen HD coaching video for each exercise, warm-ups and offline downloads.
General fitness information only. Warm up properly, train within your ability and stop if you feel pain. Read the Health & Safety Disclaimer.