Front Lever Raise

Raise from a hang into the front lever position and lower back down under control.

Front Lever Raise, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Dead hang, body tight, shoulders active.

Steps

  1. Raise the rigid body from vertical to the horizontal lever.
  2. Pause at horizontal if you can.
  3. Lower back to the hang with the same line.

Common mistakes

Folding at the hips to rise: the LINE travels, not the pieces. Swinging into it: dead start. Skipping the lower: the negative builds the hold.

Breathing

Exhale raising, inhale lowering.