Chair L-Sit
Chair L-Sit: Build core strength! Use a chair to assist this challenging bodyweight exercise. Great for abs, hip flexors, and overall stability.
The Chair L-Sit mainly works the core, with help from the quads and hip adductors (inner thighs). You'll need: chair.
Required Equipment
Chair L-Sit Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
Secondary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Hip Adductors
Chair L-Sit Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Chair L-Sit
Sit on a stable chair or bench with your feet flat on the ground.
Place your hands on either side of your hips slightly towards the front edge of the chair.
Press down into the chair with your hands to lift your body, engaging your core muscles to keep your torso upright.
While maintaining this pressure, raise your feet off the ground, extending your legs outwards. Your body should form an 'L' shape.
Keep your legs straight and parallel to the ground, with your heels and toes pointed forward.
Hold this position for the desired amount of time, focusing on keeping a tight core and steady breathing.
Lower your legs back down to the starting position and release your body down to rest on the chair.
Repeat for the desired number of sets, taking appropriate rests between each.
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Chair L-Sit FAQs
What muscles does the Chair L-Sit work?
The Chair L-Sit mainly works the core, with help from the quads and hip adductors (inner thighs). The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and transverse abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Chair L-Sit?
Chair.
What are some Chair L-Sit variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Chair Pose, L-Sit, L-Sit Out Kick and Chair L-Sit Leg Kick.
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