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Front Lever

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Primary: Abs accessibility Waist
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Category

strength

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

6.7

Force

push

Front Lever is a advanced single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Abs in the Waist region. Performed using bodyweight, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Lats and Shoulders.

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Start by hanging from a pull-up bar with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.

2

Engage your core and pull your shoulder blades down and back.

3

Bend your knees and tuck them towards your chest.

4

Simultaneously, lift your legs up and extend them straight out in front of you, keeping your body parallel to the ground.

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Hold this position for as long as you can, aiming for a full front lever position.

6

To release, slowly lower your legs back down and return to the starting position.

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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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