Exercise technique

front lever reps

The front lever is an advanced calisthenics exercise that targets the upper back, core, and shoulders. It requires significant strength, body control, and coordination to maintain a horizontal position while hanging from a bar.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Hang from a pull-up bar with an overhand grip, palms facing away from you.
  2. Engage your core and pull your shoulder blades down and back.
  3. Keeping your body straight, lift your legs up until they are parallel to the ground.
  4. Hold this position for as long as you can, aiming for 10-20 seconds.
  5. Slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Core, Shoulders.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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