Half layout front lever raise

Muscles

• Teres minor
• Teres major
• Posterior deltoid
• Middle trapezius
• Latissimus dorsi
• Rhomboid major
• Triceps brachii (long head)
• Lower trapezius
• Triceps brachii (medial head)
• Triceps brachii (lateral head)
• Serratus anterior
• Pectoralis minor

Technique

1. From a Straight-arm hang position, bend your knees while keeping your hips straight (this is the Half-layout position ).
2. Engage your scapulas ( Shoulder depression and Shoulder retraction ) and pull your body upward.
3. Go through the Half layout front lever position and keep going until the Inverted hang position, then reverse the motion.

Form tips

1. Keep your body in the Half-layout position the whole time.
2. Keep your arms straight.
3. Keep your back straight.

Similar Exercises

• Advanced tuck front lever raise
• Tuck front lever raise
• Hang to front lever row
• L-sit ice-cream maker
• L-sit pullup

Equipment

• High hanging device