L-Sit Hip Lift

Setup

• Sit on the floor with your legs fully extended straight in front of you.

• Place your palms flat on the floor or on elevated blocks (as shown) right beside your hips.

• Engage your core and sit tall with your spine elongated.

Movement

• Press firmly through your palms to lift your hips off the ground.

• Focus on drawing your belly button inward toward your spine to engage the abdominals deeply.

• Keep your legs straight and toes pointed or flexed toward you as you maintain tension.

• Hold the elevated position while keeping the shoulders stable and away from your ears.

• Slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position with control.

Tips

• Avoid hunching the shoulders forward.

• If lifting the whole body is too challenging initially, focus on just engaging the core and lifting the hips slightly while maintaining contact with the heels.