# Hanging L-Sit

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/hanging-l-sit

Also known as: Hanging L-Sits, L-Sit Hang

Body region: Core, Arms, Legs

## Muscles

- Main: Rectus Abdominis, Iliopsoas
- Helps: Latissimus Dorsi, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Rectus Femoris
- Holds: Teres Major, Transversus Abdominis, Flexor Digitorum Superficialis

## Equipment

- Pull-Up Bar

## Technique

1. Hang from a pull-up bar with arms straight and shoulders pulled down.
2. Brace your abs and raise your straight legs in front of you to horizontal, level with the hips.
3. Hold the L-shape with knees locked and toes pointed.
4. Lower the legs slowly to the hang.

### Cues

- Keep the shoulders pulled down and the legs together.
- Bend the knees if straight legs are too hard.

### Common mistakes

- Letting the legs sag below parallel.
- Shrugging the shoulders.
- Swinging the body.

## Alternatives

- [L-Sit](https://heatsy.app/ex/l-sit)
- [Hanging Leg Raise](https://heatsy.app/ex/hanging-leg-raise)