Tuck L-Sit

Body region

• Core
• Arms
• Legs

Muscles

Main

• Rectus Abdominis
• Iliopsoas
• Rectus Femoris

Helps

• Deltoid
• Pectoralis Major
• Transversus Abdominis
• Triceps

Holds

• Serratus Anterior
• Trapezius
• Latissimus Dorsi

Equipment

• Dip Bars

Technique

1. Grip the bars beside your hips with straight arms and press your shoulders down.
2. Lift your body off the floor on locked arms.
3. Pull your knees up toward your chest.
4. Hold with the knees tucked and the back slightly rounded.
5. Lower down under control.

Cues

• Push the bars down to keep the shoulders low.
• Move toward straighter legs as you get stronger.
• Point the toes.

Common mistakes

• Shrugging up into the ears.
• Letting the arms bend.
• Letting the knees fall toward the floor.

Alternatives

• L-Sit
• Hanging Leg Raise