Front Lever Raise

What it is

From a dead hang, you keep the arms straight and raise the whole body up to horizontal or higher, then lower slowly. It trains the straight-arm lat strength and core control of the front lever through a full range. Tuck or straddle the legs to make it easier.

Technique tips

• Keep the arms straight throughout
• Press the bar down toward your hips
• Keep the body tight as one piece
• Lower slowly through the horizontal

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.