Nishaana
What is L-Sit?
Holding the body up with legs extended straight out in an L shape.
In context
L-Sit is a key concept in calisthenics. Holding the body up with legs extended straight out in an L shape. Knowing what it means — and how it connects to the rest of your training — turns it from jargon into something you can actually use in the gym.
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Related calisthenics terms
Common questions.
What does l-sit mean?
Holding the body up with legs extended straight out in an L shape.
What category does l-sit belong to?
L-Sit is a term from calisthenics in strength and fitness training. Browse more calisthenics terms in the Nishaana glossary.
Why does l-sit matter for training?
Understanding l-sit helps you train and program more deliberately — it is one of the ideas that separates guessing from a real, repeatable system.
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