Sit on the floor with your legs straight in front of you. Place your hands next to your hips, press down, and lift your entire body off the floor. Your legs should be straight and parallel to the floor. This is the L-Sit. It demands compression, core strength, and triceps strength. Start with tuck L-sits or one-leg variations. Build up to 10-second holds. It's a signature calisthenics skill. Master it, and you're officially strong.
Bodyweight Exercise Collection
L-Sit to Handstand Press
The L-Sit to Handstand Press is a dynamic transition from L-Sit to Handstand, requiring extreme core and shoulder strength.
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers are a dynamic core exercise where the legs are swept from side to side while hanging or in an L-Sit position.
V-Sit
The V-Sit is an advanced static hold where the legs are lifted above the horizontal, forming a "V" shape with the torso.
Front Lever Tuck
The tuck front lever is a straight-arm pulling hold where the body is horizontal, knees tucked, supported by the lats and core.
Pike Compression (Advanced)
Advanced pike compression is the ability to fold at the hips and bring the chest to the knees with a straight back, holding the position actively.