Tuck Front Lever. How-to, proper form and tips
The Tuck Front Lever strengthens back and core muscles, requiring also strong forearms and hand strength.
Video demonstration
(excerpt from 'Front Lever for Beginners (All Progressions)'
by FitnessFAQs)
How to and step by step instructions:
- Hold the bar hands facing forward.
- Raise your knees towards the chest, hips forward so that your torso remains horizontal.
- Hold this position for a few seconds.
Hints & tips:
- Use a low bar so that you can reach it while sitting beneath it.
Benefits:
- Strong core and forearms.
Counting & gamification:
- Cunt seconds that you can hold the position.
- Repeat regularly until you can hold 30+ seconds.
Muscles worked and body parts involved:
Muscles: Core & Upper body
Primary muscles: Shoulder, Forearms, Abs, Upper Back, Lats
Secondary muscles: Triceps, Obliques, Lowerback
