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Friday, 1 May 2015

HOW TO MASTER 9 OF THE HARDEST BODY WEIGHT EXERCISES IMAGINABLE Part 6 Front Lever


6. FRONT LEVER






Description:

A front lever is a physically demanding bodyweight exercise that requires you to lower your legs from an inverted hang until the body is completely horizontal and straight with the front of the body facing upwards.

Progression:

1. Tightly Tucked Front Lever
2. Tucked Front Lever
3. One Leg Extended Front Lever
4. The Straddled Front Lever

Technique Tips:
-Aim for 15 second holds.
-Add ankle weights until you are ready for a harder variation.
-Lift up to the lever level and higher.
-Pull yourself up above the bar and then use the swing to mark the front lever position.
-Hang on the bar and bring your legs into full extension practicing the front lever position.

Assisting exercises:
Dragon flag works your the same ab and back muscles used in a front lever position.
Lat pulls with weights or with resistance bands.

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