Lever Hanging Front Raise
Build incredible core strength with the Lever Hanging Front Raise! A challenging calisthenics exercise for advanced fitness enthusiasts.
The Lever Hanging Front Raise is a compound exercise that mainly works the back, core and shoulders. You'll need: pull up bar.
Required Equipment
Lever Hanging Front Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Lats (latissimus dorsi); Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid); Outer Lats (teres major)
Lever Hanging Front Raise Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Lever Hanging Front Raise
Grip the pull-up bar firmly with your palms facing forward and your arms fully extended.
Engage your core and lats, then lift your straight legs up until your body is parallel to the floor.
Hold this horizontal position briefly while keeping your entire body tight and stable.
Lower your legs slowly and with control back down to the starting hanging position.
Lever Hanging Front Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Lever Hanging Front Raise work?
The Lever Hanging Front Raise mainly works the back, core and shoulders. The main muscles are the latissimus dorsi, rectus abdominis, posterior deltoid and teres major.
What equipment do you need for the Lever Hanging Front Raise?
Pull up bar.
Is the Lever Hanging Front Raise 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 Hanging Front Raise go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Lever Hanging Front Raise variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Ape Traverse, Hanging Arm Straight-Leg Slinger, Hang Dead Stretch and Flag.
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