Exercises / Advanced
Front lever pull-ups
- Biceps
- Abs
- Lats
- Rear Deltoid
- Lower Trapezius
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- Level
- Advanced
- Muscles
- 5
- Equipment
- Pull up bar
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Get into a front lever position.
Perform an elbow flexion so that your abs touch the bar, while keeping your body completely straight.
Return to the starting position to complete one repetition.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Biceps
Abs
Lats
Rear Deltoid
Lower Trapezius
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength65
- Explosivity0
- Technique45
- Cardio5
- Mobility20
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