Advanced

Front Lever

Achieve a horizontal body position while hanging from a bar or rings. This impressive skill builds incredible pulling strength and core stability.

1-2 years

Focus Areas

Strength Gymnastics Calisthenics Back Core Shoulders

Prerequisites

15+ strict pull-ups with control

Strong core (60+ second hollow hold)

Skin the cat mobility and strength

Understanding of full-body tension

Advanced

Front Lever

Achieve a horizontal body position while hanging from a bar or rings. This impressive skill builds incredible pulling strength and core stability.

1-2 years

Focus Areas: Strength Gymnastics Calisthenics Back Core Shoulders

Prerequisites

15+ strict pull-ups with control

Strong core (60+ second hollow hold)

Skin the cat mobility and strength

Understanding of full-body tension

The front lever showcases the pinnacle of pulling strength—maintaining a completely horizontal body position while hanging from a bar or rings with straight arms. This skill demands exceptional lat strength, core stability, and the ability to generate tremendous tension throughout the entire body. The visual impact of a well-executed front lever makes it one of the most sought-after skills in calisthenics.

Beyond Movement's approach to front lever training emphasizes progressive overload through systematic holds and dynamic variations. The journey typically begins with tucked positions and advances through advanced tuck, straddle, and finally the full front lever. Each progression demands patience, as the strength requirements increase exponentially with each advancement in leverage.

The front lever develops a unique type of pulling strength that surpasses traditional exercises in its demands on the latissimus dorsi and core. Athletes find the strength and body control developed through front lever training transfers remarkably to climbing, swimming, and martial arts movements requiring powerful pulling mechanics.