Modified Front Lever
Muscle Groups: Abs
Modified Front Lever focuses on Abs, with Shoulders, Lower Back, Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Modified Front Lever with proper form and technique.
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Start by hanging from a pull-up bar with an overhand grip, arms fully extended and body straight.
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Engage your core and slowly lift your legs towards your chest, aiming to bring your knees to your elbows while keeping your shoulders pulled down away from your ears.
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Hold this position for a few seconds, maintaining a straight line from your shoulders to your knees before slowly lowering back to the starting position.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Modified Front Lever safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your core tight to prevent swinging or arching your back, which can strain your lower back.
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Do not pull on the bar with your arms; focus on using your core to lift your legs.
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If you're struggling to hold the position, lower your legs and work on keeping your form before trying to lift higher.
Secondary Muscles
While Modified Front Lever primarily targets Abs , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Shoulders, Lower Back, Traps . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Modified Front Lever, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Modified Front Lever, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
