straddlyFront Lever Pull-Up
Muscles worked
Main muscles
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Rectus Abdominis
- Teres Major
Also working
- Biceps Brachii (Long Head)
- Biceps Brachii (Short Head)
- Brachialis
- Posterior Deltoid
- Rhomboids
- Trapezius (Lower)
What it is
From a front lever, you pull the bar toward your hips while the body stays horizontal, then return to the lever. It is one of the hardest horizontal pulls and builds strength well beyond the static hold. Start with partial reps if needed.
Technique tips
- Set a solid front lever first
- Pull the bar toward your hips
- Keep the body horizontal the whole time
- Extend the arms back slowly
How to track your progress
Log reps, and add the extra load if you wear a belt or a vest. Straddly counts your bodyweight in the estimated max, so added weight and extra reps both show up as progress, and new records are flagged during the session.
