Hanging L-Sit Hold
Learn how to do Hanging L-Sit Hold with proper form. Watch the 4K video, see which muscles are worked, and follow step-by-step instructions.
Hanging L-Sit Hold is a No equipment exercise that primarily targets the Abs, with secondary activation of the Obliques, Hip Flexors, Shoulders, Forearms. It has a MET value of 4, meaning a 70kg person burns approximately 140 calories in a 30-minute session..
How to Do Hanging L-Sit Hold
An isometric core exercise where you hang from a bar with your legs extended at a 90° angle, holding a static L position.
💡 Instructions:
• Grab a pull-up bar with an overhand grip, arms fully extended.
• Engage your core and lift both legs straight out until they form a 90° angle with your torso.
• Keep your legs straight, toes pointed, and body stable.
• Hold this position as long as possible without swinging.
• Breathe steadily and keep your shoulders away from your ears.
⚠️ Common mistakes:
• Bending the knees or dropping the legs
• Swinging or using momentum
• Rounding the back or shrugging the shoulders
• Holding the breath
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Equipment
- No equipment
Calories Burned Doing Hanging L-Sit Hold
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MET 4Calories = MET × weight (kg) × time (hours)
Quick Facts: Hanging L-Sit Hold
- Type
- No equipment exercise
- Primary muscle
- Abs
- Secondary muscles
- Obliques, Hip Flexors, Shoulders, Forearms
- MET value
- 4
- Calories (30 min, 70kg)
- ≈ 140 cal
- Video quality
- 4K with male and female demonstrations
FAQ: Hanging L-Sit Hold
What muscles does Hanging L-Sit Hold work?
Hanging L-Sit Hold primarily targets the Abs, with secondary engagement of the Obliques, Hip Flexors, Shoulders, Forearms.
How do you do Hanging L-Sit Hold correctly?
An isometric core exercise where you hang from a bar with your legs extended at a 90° angle, holding a static L position. 💡 Instructions: • Grab a...
Is Hanging L-Sit Hold good for beginners?
Hanging L-Sit Hold has a MET value of 4, indicating a moderate intensity exercise appropriate for most fitness levels.
What equipment do you need for Hanging L-Sit Hold?
Hanging L-Sit Hold requires: No equipment.
What are the benefits of Hanging L-Sit Hold?
Hanging L-Sit Hold strengthens the Abs, engages the Obliques and Hip Flexors and Shoulders and Forearms.
What exercises are similar to Hanging L-Sit Hold?
Similar exercises to Hanging L-Sit Hold include Decline Crunch, Dumbbell Russian Twist, Dumbbell Turkish Get-Up, Dumbbell Weighted Crunch.
Is Hanging L-Sit Hold better than Decline Crunch?
Both Hanging L-Sit Hold and Decline Crunch target the Abs. Choose based on your available equipment and training goals.
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