Front Lever Raise To Hold

Category

Calisthenics

Difficulty

Advanced

Equipment

Pull-up Bar

Primary muscles

Latissimus Dorsi, Rectus Abdominis, Obliques

Secondary muscles

Rhomboids, Trapezius, Deltoids, Biceps Brachii

How to do it

1. Hang from a bar with straight arms and an overhand grip.
2. Pull your straight body up until it is horizontal, parallel to the floor.
3. Hold the horizontal front-lever position, keeping your body rigid and level.
4. Lower under control once the hold time is complete.

Form tips

• Fight to keep your hips level with your shoulders for the whole hold.
• Keep the arms locked and the shoulders depressed and retracted.
• Breathe in short controlled sips rather than holding your breath.