Exercises / Intermediate
Swinging front lever pull-ups
- Abs
- Biceps
- Forearms
- Lats
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 4
- Equipment
- Pull up bar
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01 / Steps
How to do it
On high bar, hanging in a prone grip
Start swinging your legs forward with your arms straight towards the front lever position
Take advantage of the momentum to perform a pull, bringing your hips to the bar
Return to the starting position to complete one repetition
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Abs
Biceps
Forearms
Lats
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength60
- Explosivity20
- Technique50
- Cardio20
- Mobility20
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