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Tuck Front Lever Pull-Up

Animated demonstration of the Tuck Front Lever Pull-Up

Muscles worked

Front and back body map of the muscles worked by the Tuck Front Lever Pull-Up

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

A row-like pull done while holding a tuck front lever, knees pulled to the chest and back horizontal. It is an accessible version of the front lever pull-up and a great builder for the full lever. Keep the hips level as you pull.

Technique tips

  • Tuck the knees tight to the chest
  • Keep the back flat and horizontal
  • Pull the bar toward your hips
  • Lower to straight arms without dropping the hips

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.

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