Lever Back Tuck
The Lever Back Tuck is a compound exercise that mainly works the back and core, with help from the shoulders and lower back. You'll need: pull up bar.
Required Equipment
Lever Back Tuck Muscles Worked
Primary
Lats (latissimus dorsi); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Spinal Erectors (erector spinae)
How to do the Lever Back Tuck
Grab the pull-up bar with an overhand grip and hang with straight arms.
Invert your body by lifting your legs and hips up and over towards the bar.
Tuck your knees tightly to your chest and thread your torso backward through your arms.
Lower your body carefully until your back is parallel to the floor, holding your tucked position.
Hold this position briefly while keeping your core tight and arms engaged.
Reverse the movement with control to return safely to the hanging starting position.
Lever Back Tuck FAQs
What muscles does the Lever Back Tuck work?
The Lever Back Tuck mainly works the back and core, with help from the shoulders and lower back. The main muscles are the latissimus dorsi and rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Lever Back Tuck?
Pull up bar.
Is the Lever Back Tuck a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
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