Hold horizontal
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Front lever

The body in one horizontal line under the bar on straight arms, from the neck to the toes. One of the classic strength elements of calisthenics.

Level
Elite
Equipment
Pull-up bar
Measure
hold time
Tempo
isometric
latsbackcoreforearms and gripglutes

Technique

  1. Overhand hang, arms straight, press the bar down and back.
  2. Lift the whole body to horizontal, glutes and abs braced, legs together, toes pointed.
  3. Head in line, eyes to the ceiling. Hold short and clean, not long and crooked.

Common mistakes

  • Hips sagging (banana front lever): go back to the one-leg version.
  • Bent elbows or shoulders pulled up to the ears.
3D model of a push-up with working muscles highlighted 3D model of a push-up with working muscles highlighted

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Progression

This exercise

Front lever

Pull-up bar time
Harder

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