Lever Front
Build incredible core & back strength! The Lever Front is an advanced calisthenic exercise that demands serious dedication.
The Lever Front is a compound exercise that mainly works the back and core, with help from the lower back. You'll need: pull up bar.
Required Equipment
Lever Front Muscles Worked
Primary
Lats (latissimus dorsi); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Spinal Erectors (erector spinae); Obliques
Lever Front Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Lever Front
Grip the parallel bars firmly with your hands and lift your body up so your torso is horizontal and parallel to the ground.
Keep your arms fully extended, chest puffed out, and your entire body in a straight line from head to toe.
Engage your core intensely and squeeze your back muscles to maintain your horizontal position in the air.
Hold this rigid isometric position for your desired duration while breathing steadily and controlling your posture.
Lever Front FAQs
What muscles does the Lever Front work?
The Lever Front mainly works the back and core, with help from the lower back. The main muscles are the latissimus dorsi and rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Lever Front?
Pull up bar.
Is the Lever Front a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Lever Front go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Lever Front variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Flag, Lever Hanging Front Hold, Lever Hanging Tucked Front Hold and Lever Hanging Advanced Tucked Front Hold.
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