Seated L Sit Single Leg Raise. How-to, proper form and tips
Sit on the floor in a perfect L position and raise one leg at a time keeping it in a straight position.
Video demonstration
(excerpt from 'Seated L Sit Single Leg Lift'
by AchieveFitnessBoston)
How to and step by step instructions:
- Sit down on the floor, legs straight, feet together, hands on the ground hips side.
- Raise the other leg keeping it in a straight position.
- Lower the leg and raise the other one.
Hints & tips:
- Keep your back in a straight position, shoulders pressed down and ears away from the shoulders.
- Breath normally.
- Keep the leg on the floor as straight as possible.
Benefits:
- Exercise is a basic L Sit preparation move.
- Excellent back exercise.
Counting & gamification:
- Count each time one of the legs is up.
- Set a goal for a given period, session, week or month and count repetitions until you reach the goal.
Muscles worked and body parts involved:
Primary muscles: Abs, Quads
Secondary muscles: Obliques, Lats, Lowerback
Seated Leg Raises, easy to hard
1. Seated L Sit Single Leg Raise
