BACK LEVER BASICS | PART 1 | School of Calisthenics

We discuss the back lever basics and how to start to learn the back lever, and why it is one of the easier Calisthenics holds!
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[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

Heya Guys! Make sure to give the Back Lever a go, a great fundamental exercise for Calisthenics!

[@wimm1392]

Thanks for the advice and instructions. I only recently started hanging from the crossbar and rings and found that my shoulders improved each day which I think is amazing for 61 year old. Next is the back lever I will give that a go tonight, great tips thanks again.

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

Awesome work! Sounds like you've made a great start... 61 is still young compared to Graham our oldest student at 70 years old!!! If you have any questions once you've had a go just let us know - Jacko

[@mikesimek6448]

I'm glad you said you were 61! I'm making excuses at 45, you just made be realize I have no excuses.

[@yannickwekking1000]

Thank you For all of your informative video’s they are awesome and motivating!

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

Thanks for watching! It means a lot to us. Harvey

[@cynthgraham9677]

Like the look of the Bulldog rings, looks like a good piece of kit 💪

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

they beautiful! - schoolofcalisthenics.com/product/wooden-gymnastics-rings

[@tomascasal441]

Pls make the part 2 wickly as quick as possible, great work guys!!! Greatings from argentina

[@rhysdavies_bjj]

Back lever has not been on my to do list but looks fun so I’m gunna have a play with it on fun day.

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

Hey! It's great fun and teaches you a lot about body awareness too :) Harvey

[@therealmrbean2874]

hey guys great vid as usual. Should you only do the walk back lever once you can skin the cat ?

[@sakuragi_hanamichi3263]

Thanks for all your videos! I have two questions if you don't mind: 1- I can do knee raises, plank for more than 2 min, hollow hold for 30sec maybe more but only a 7 sec l sit on parallettes and only on my very best days. So, what could be wrong? Do I need more core strength? My scapular depressiom is good! 2- Also. I can do horizontal raws easily but can't enter the tuck front lever (I can do 6 or 7 pull ups)? Any adivce or recommended exercises?

[@arush2323]

Do front Lever basics as well..

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

Yes of course we will... and a full programme in the pipeline for front lever too! - Jacko

[@wimm1392]

Thanks

[@omg_wtf]

Nice thanks

[@manavmanavchhuneja1]

Do you protract or retract the scapula while in the back lever? Protracted scapula feels more stable for me.

[@cameronmiller6240]

I’m finding it hard to perform the skin the cat without using the legs excessively to kick up, any tips?

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

In part 2 next week we'll look at using the band effectively which you can try as well as practising the lower using the eccentric tool to control the movement downwards and use the lower to build strength for the concentric over time. That make sense? Locker tools and how to use them effectively all explained in full in our training guides, have you got any? Jacko

[@cameronmiller6240]

School of Calisthenics thanks for your reply el Jacko, I don’t have any of your guides because I can’t really afford any having just signed up for gymnStic bodies online coaching and booked an ido portal movement workshop, I really love this stuff but it’s breaking my bank atm, I will probably purchase one of your guides in the future though, thanks for the excellent content big guy.

[@omg_wtf]

Keep at it

[@jankroeze2626]

Start the movement with tension from head to toe, but especially in the core and shoulders. If that alone doesn't work, support 1 bent leg on something elevated and use that leg for the push whilst keeping the other one more tight. This movement is more about coordination than anything else. Good luck!

[@Rw-nz5fl]

So its safe for your shoulders? I always cringe when i see people go over the half way point in that skin the cat cycle, because it looks like it would rip the shoulders out of their joints?! But if you guys say its safe i might have the confidence to try this...

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

The shoulder has 360 degree of motion... or at least should! If you're shoulders are super tight then it can feel uncomfortable when you first start so its important that you release the shoulders with some self massage and mobility work (our movement preparation) listen to your body and build up the range and strength gradually as you get more confident if you've never tried it before. That make sense? Jacko (thanks for the support!)

[@Rw-nz5fl]

School of Calisthenics Yes that makes sense cheers Jacko. Yep i've seen the mobility and drills you've done in other videos. Thanks for the reply 👍

[@SerratusAnterior]

Whats wrong with his spine? Why is it so defined?

[@SchoolofCalisthenics]

you mean low body fat? - Jacko