Front Lever

What it is

This is an advanced static hold where you support your entire body horizontally, parallel to the ground, gripping a bar. It primarily engages your back muscles, notably the latissimus dorsi, for powerful pulling strength. Your core, including the abdominals, works intensely to maintain a rigid body line. You will also strongly activate your shoulders and forearms.

Technique tips

• Keep your body rigid and straight from head to heels.
• Pull your shoulders down and back away from your ears.
• Engage your latissimus dorsi to pull your body slightly forward.
• Practice tuck front lever variations to build strength progressively.
• Maintain steady, controlled breathing throughout the hold.
• Avoid letting your hips sag or your lower back arch.

How to track your progress

Log the hold time of each set. Straddly keeps your best hold for this exercise and tells you when you beat it, so a two-second gain does not go unnoticed.