Legs drop below parallel
Hip flexor and abdominal strength insufficient to maintain the L.
Overactive muscles
Hip flexorsErector spinae
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗Core · Core
L-Sit (Parallettes / Floor)
Coaching cues
- Hands on parallettes or floor; arms locked; hips raised
- Legs extended parallel to the floor — L position
- Press DOWN through the hands; protract the scapulae
- Hold for time; breathe steadily
Common faults 2
Elbows bend under the load
Tricep strength fails; the press-down force is lost.
Overactive muscles
Biceps brachiiPec major
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗