Tuck front lever

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. Hang from your arms and tuck your legs close to your chest.
2. Pull your upper body to a horizontal position, while keeping the arms fully straight.

Form tips

1. The upper body should be horizontal.
2. Keep your arms fully straight.
3. Engage your scapulas: try to retract your shoulders, so that they end up in a neutral position.

Similar Exercises

• Half-straddle front lever
• One-leg front lever
• Straddle front lever
• Half layout front lever
• Front lever

Equipment

• Hanging device