Initial Assessment
Watch this instructional video on Front Lever Progression and determine where you are in the progression.
The main foundation of Front Lever is pull-ups. Essentially, you want to get very comfortable on the pull-up bar and become proficient in pull-ups and all variations of pull-ups.
If you are a beginner, start from hanging on the bar (deadman hang and one-arm hang) and perform scapular manipulation (protraction and retraction—similar concept to lengthened partials in weightlifting). This can help build incredible grip strength and neuromuscular connection (mind-to-muscle connection). Grip strength and scapular manipulation are essential to all calisthenic movements to develop control and execute proper technique. In fact, scapular manipulation in weightlifting/bodybuilding is often overlooked, but it is a critical factor to executing proper techniques in bodybuilding exercises—the same principle applies to calisthenics.
The key to front lever is pull ups, the ability to have enough core strength to rotate your entire body in a straight line while holding hollow body position. Thus, mastering inverted pull-ups and rows are essential then naturally lower yourself from the inverted pull-up position to transition into a front lever.
Utilize additional resources to aid in your front lever progression if required.
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