Advanced Tuck Front Lever

Description

The Advanced Tuck Front Lever is a challenging calisthenics exercise that targets the core and upper body. To perform this exercise, start by hanging from a pull-up bar with a shoulder-width grip. Engage your core and pull your knees towards your chest, tucking them tightly. Your back should be parallel to the ground, and your arms should remain straight throughout the movement. Hold this position, maintaining tension in your core and back muscles. Focus on keeping your body stable and avoid swinging. This exercise requires significant strength and control, making it suitable for advanced practitioners.

Difficulty & Category

Advanced
Isometric

Affected Muscles

Rectus Abdominis
Obliques (Internal)
Obliques (External)
Latissimus Dorsi
Trapezius (Middle)
Rhomboid Major
Deltoid (Posterior)
Biceps Brachii

Body Areas

Core
Back
Shoulders
Arms

Regressions

Tuck Front Lever Rows are a challenging bodyweight exercise that targets the upper body, particularly the back and arms. To perform this exercise, start by hanging from a pull-up bar with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart. Tuck your knees towards your chest, engaging your core to maintain a tucked position. Lean back slightly and pull your chest towards the bar by engaging your back muscles, keeping your elbows close to your body. Lower yourself back to the starting position with control. This exercise requires significant upper body strength and core stability.
Dynamic
Intermediate
Last updated: 3/6/2026