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Back lever

The body in one horizontal line under the bar, face toward the floor, straight arms behind the back. Needs mobile, strong shoulders and tight glutes.

Level
Elite
Equipment
Pull-up bar
Measure
hold time
Tempo
isometric
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Technique

  1. Enter the German hang, tuck, lift the back to horizontal, only then straighten the legs.
  2. Glutes and abs tight, body like a plank, arms straight.
  3. Eyes on the floor, head neutral, shallow breathing.

Common mistakes

  • Hips arching: go back to the tuck.
  • Elbows bending as the legs straighten.
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