Weighted Modified Front Lever
Muscle Groups: Abs
Weighted 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 Weighted Modified Front Lever with proper form and technique.
- 1
Start by hanging from a pull-up bar with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Secure a weight plate or dumbbell between your feet or attach it to a dip belt.
- 3
Engage your core and pull your knees towards your chest, tucking them tightly.
- 4
Simultaneously, pull your body upwards and backward, extending your arms straight and keeping your back parallel to the floor.
- 5
Hold this tucked position, maintaining a straight line from your shoulders to your hips, with your knees pulled in.
- 6
Slowly lower your body back to the starting hanging position with control.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted 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 Weighted 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 Weighted 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.
