Tuck L-Sit

On parallel bars, parallettes, or two chairs: straight arms, shoulders down, and knees tucked.

• Isolation
• Bodyweight
• Beginner

How to do it

• Locked arms and shoulders away from the ears
• Knees to chest and hips off the floor
• Breathe without losing the ab tension

Sets, reps and tempo

Ranges: 3–5 sets of 10–30 s

Tempo: Enter the position under control, hold with constant tension, and come out before your form breaks

Common mistakes

• Shrugging your shoulders
• Resting the heels on the floor

Muscles worked

Primary

• Core / abs

Secondary

• Triceps
• Anterior deltoid

Alternatives

• Parallel Bar Support Hold
• L-Sit
• Hanging Leg Raise