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Hanging Tucked Front Lever Hold

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Hanging Tucked Front Lever Hold.

HardAbsMiddle back

About this exercise

A beginner-level front lever progression performed on a pull-up bar with both knees fully tucked to the chest. Tucking the knees reduces the lever arm, making it possible to hold a near-horizontal body position while developing the lat, core, and shoulder strength required for the full front lever.

How to Perform

  • Grip a pull-up bar with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder width
  • Hang with your arms fully extended and depress your shoulder blades
  • Tuck both knees tightly to your chest
  • Engage your lats and core, then rotate your hips upward until your torso is roughly parallel to the floor
  • Keep your arms straight and hold the position for the desired duration
  • Lower back to the hanging position in a controlled manner

Muscle Activation

Primary
AbsMiddle back
Secondary
CoreFront shouldersLower back

Common Mistakes

Common mistakes content is coming soon.

About the Hanging Tucked Front Lever Hold

The Hanging Tucked Front Lever Hold is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.

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