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Front Lever

Horizontal hang, face up. Hanging from the bar, you hold your whole straight body horizontal, face up.

Category
Bodyweight
Muscles
Lats, Core, Rear delts
Level
Expert
Equipment
Pull-up bar

How to do the Front Lever, step by step

  1. Hang with a shoulder-width overhand grip.
  2. Arms straight, shoulders actively down.
  3. Raise your straight body until it's horizontal.
  4. Hold, abs and glutes tight.

Common mistakes and how to fix them

  • Hips breaksqueeze your glutes.
  • Arms bendkeep them straight; hold for less time instead.

How to scale the Front Lever

If you can't do the movement cleanly yet or the workout is too heavy, use one of these variations:

  • Tuck Front Lever
  • One leg straight
  • Straddle

These descriptions are general guidance and don't replace a coach. Have someone at your box show you new movements, and stop if anything hurts.

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