Master The Front Lever Hold

[@BryanCasella]

At 6'2 200lbs, Front Lever has been EXTREMELY challenging. I'm finally getting past the Adv tuck to Straddle Half Lay, and it's taken a lot of work.

[@chriscox1535]

I’m 5 ft 11 190lbs at straddle front lever I plateau for 6 months now been training front lever for 1 years and 5 months from tuck to straddle in 11 months

[@Qwezt]

I'm 6'4 243 lbs, I can't go to the gym now so I'm trying my best in calisthenics and now I can do one leg out

[@Udayveer_Singh]

Perfect timing. I was thinking of learning front lever. Thanks!!

[@Tacit_Tern]

Dragon Flags bro

[@Estoika_]

​@@Tacit_TernThe dragon flag helps to understand hip extension with pelvic retroversion of the front lever, but it is not a necessary regression

[@FitnessFAQs]

Good luck with the progressions. Don't forget to build your pull-up strength as the back gains will help with front lever too.

[@UbiquePerpetuum_WordAlchemist]

Thanks so much for your help on Daniel. I'm actually on my front lever journey right now. Your channel is amazing. I've been following up on your content for years since I started my calisthenics journey years and years ago. Keep up the awesome work you do, always on point and quality information.

[@TempoLibero-jr1tj]

The reliability of these tutorials is incredible, tips off for the hard work behind these videos and formats. Congrats, new sub here

[@Thecoachco]

I've gone over countless tutorials on this, your detail on the front lever is like no other and has helped me like no other. One exercise I do on the monkey bars is plant my feet on the bars with arms in front lever form and I do lever row ups keeping arms straight and hold it by my waist ,it really strengthens my grip and forearms to keep my arms straighter.Thank you.

[@TravisHarger-q2h]

I've seen so many tutorials on this, but yours is the most straightforward. Definitely going to try these methods.

[@fk971]

This video really breaks down the front lever hold nicely. I appreciate the clear explanations and the tips offered.

[@bhupendrapratap709]

Love ur vids bro , rly helpfull

[@Tacit_Tern]

The pointing of the toes was a great tip

[@Doris-i4x]

Nice summary of front lever hold. Needed this! You’re the best teacher. With thanks!!!

[@LizzyLove-f8h]

I've been working on my front lever for a while now, and this guide is super helpful. Can't wait to incorporate these techniques into my routine.

[@liyaanekhlas]

Yeaa even I saw tutorials which said if the scapula is not protracted the front lever looks ugly but whoever I saw doing a front lever, nobody did that so i figured that u just have to try to do that to get a solid hold.... Thankuuuuuu💪🔥

[@XNews33]

Precise and on point. He knows what is talking about. Thank you. Best tutorial out there.

[@mutzel1119]

Really, really great format, thanks! 💪

[@ashe1317]

i love this new way of explaining technique that you've done for a few vids now. it's insanely thorough-- and it's not as if it weren't obvious that you knew your stuff before! also, this is just really funny to me, i'm American but i find myself saying "lever" as "lee-ver" now in your accent because i hear you say it so often that i unconsciously picked it up 😂

[@Paul-th6tp]

Very well said and explained! Thank you. 👍🙏

[@x3lander]

I've been waiting for this one for a long time. Especially the part about the scapulae position in front lever. I would add a small trick - once you grip the rings (or the bar) squeeze tightly with your hands, as if you are trying to crush them in your palms. From personal observation, it gives me a little bit of extra strength which matters when I have just jumped into a higher progression or longer hold.

[@adityaverma4622]

Beautifully explained, thank you 🙌

[@vipcesh]

As a beginner I didnt succeed until I started doing front lever negatives. 3 months and have made progress, it may not be the best method but it has been enjoyable and I can feel the burn. 😊

[@ZenHolisticFitness]

1:45 bro actually has a demon back 😈

[@aagoshchaudhary]

I love you, man. You are literally such a god sent

[@Rocky-hn7tr]

Hey Daniel, as an aussie and living upside down, is your front lever actually a full planche ?

[@Matt-im4qj]

This guy is a machine. Absolute legend dude 💪🏻

[@that_chera]

I love how you mentioned sqeezing the knees together. This made a huge difference for me. At 4:55 can you explain a bit more what you mean by "relaxed at the trunk?"

[@thecrowx933]

Abs not strongly engaged.

[@nero2987]

You and Simonster are the GOATs of calisthenics tutorials. Top quality GG

[@NAVEENCHAURASIYAA]

Daniel you can read our mind ,just in time when i was going to search front lever tutorial

[@neevshriker9458]

Great video Daniel thank you❤

[@fitnytech]

Don’t give up, greatness takes time.

[@stevenhusmann3816]

love the progressions even if you don't go all the way you are going

[@Ace-zb5xr]

I find the tuck to extend too much of a sudden jump in postural change and weight. Raising from the bottom will be more beneficial in the long run, definitely recommend that method. Adding dragon flag training did help me get the FL as it trains under the skill and over the skill at the same time. If your goal is FL, training FL rest Dragon Flag rest FL rest rest is a good structure to go by. 4 to 6 sets @ 50-70% maximal effort.

[@Ace-zb5xr]

@@guillermoruiz1825 Not when combined with high volume. I found that it's the best way to train a static skill. You want to spend as much time in the correct shape as possible, going for high effort will cause form breakdown.

[@marcosloaiza280]

Subtítulos en especial porfavor

[@K.D09]

Thanks sir.

[@faizai3614]

I have some problem on the trunk. How can i get the solid form without neglecting it for a better hold.

[@faizai3614]

I mean I lost my progression that i have achieve frog front lever with a good form and now i cant even do advanced tuck front lever with a good form

[@faizai3614]

It does make my form a bit sloppy

[@Doris-i4x]

Click that thumbs up guys to show our support❤

[@nitaileinov5917]

Can u please do a video about hefesto?

[@r4p1or64]

What can you do if your elbows hurt at lockout?

[@Kodo91]

Currently stuck on a 12s FL max. Hoping to get to 20s one day.

[@wallesdrop3026]

10s is enough. train victorian or fl pull ups

[@Furkan-ru8yp]

I have 3seconds but i can do a lot of pull ups😂

[@r.thuL12]

You guys can do fl😢. Congrats mahn. Im on the way.😊

[@Kodo91]

@wallesdrop3026 been trying to do FL pull ups but I barely see any progress currently. Can only do a few band assisted ones. Victorian is not a goal currently

[@wallesdrop3026]

@@Kodo91 why? there are people who are claiming that the victorian is even harder than the maltese. it is the pulling end goal

[@bartosz_st]

I have just did front lever on low bar for 3 seconds after 9 months of hard work , f amazing feeling 😅

[@eliascalisthenics1577]

Congrats bro. Whats your weight and hight?

[@Charlie_Waffles]

The arched back was me when i did FL raises 😅 …. I also have problems with full straight arms 😩🙈😅 .. at least i can pull into a tuckFL which is hard as he says 😅

[@FR-ws3mp]

Hello, can I have one question please? Which exercise is best for lower lats? The width of the back is good at the top, but I can't get it all the way down (with own weight). Thank you for your creation.

[@chrisleigh8989]

I'm going to try these today...I'll be back when I can do them.

[@michaelschuster8584]

Do you recommend to train the front lever by using resistance bands (around the hips)? At the moment i am hanging around in the straddle front lever and i am not able to hold the full front lever without the small band...

[@tvujtatata]

I cant focus on full hip extension if I am trying to have pointed feet.

[@vibesx_sw]

I needed this the most I need more on Front Levers Please big brother 🔥⚡ I can do Light band front lever with good form but im stuck so what to do ???

[@anonym3199]

Hey! Please let me know how u think about the width of your hands while doing front lever, is it better to do it shoulder broad?..because i feel like if u dont have a strong retraction its impossible to hold it when ur hands are close and ur shoulders get tensed in that position, kinda weird feeling. Please, let me know as soon as u have time. Thank you!!

[@iSwearToCod]

shoulder width grip is best, or sliightly wider, but not more narrow

[@rickyspanish8956]

Hi.Thank you for the video! 👍🫵💪

[@Keen101]

I'm not sure why but when I try holding a front lever with a straight arms makes my shoulders feels uncomfortable

[@ivanilanic]

Had the same problem! Try to do the FL tuck and do the shoulder protraction as hard as you can and try to push your body to the bar.

[@chrishansen9379]

Do you have prerequisites you’d recommend before starting front lever training? How do you know if you’re ready to start?

[@soodhooku]

Is the back supposed to be pinched together or flexed outward?

[@aks007-j9i]

Thx bro I was in advance tuck front lever for 20 seconds but I was worried because like you said my scapula was not fully retracted I thought my lats were weak 😂

[@Johnwiccka]

Is it good tho to do those too high to low holds?

[@JC-ji1hp]

Working on my planche and working on one arm pull ups. Would adding front levers into my routine cause me to overtrain?

[@R3FL3XSN1P3R]

One arm pullup will use a lot of the same musculature and recovery as the front lever. If you try both, you'll have to do less of both, and progress slower. In his other vids he suggested doing one push skill and one pull skill at once

[@sallatskiyf1717]

What about elbows and shoulders? Should i aim to rotate it so my elbow pits will look straight into my face or just leave it naturally?

[@sw2161]

what is the recommendation for weighted pull up before training the fl?

[@sw2161]

@@guillermoruiz1825 i didn't asked the question correctly i mean what is the base that i need to have in weighted pull ups before attempting the front lever

[@Fredilealcunha]

When I do the front lever I get pain in my left chest muscle and I don't know why

[@sonicsaviouryouwillnotgetm6678]

I guess I'll keep doing pull ups and rows for a whole 😅

[@leopers9225]

Straight arms with proper false grip is a different story

[@randydrace1462]

Am I supposed to be using "Posterior pelvic tilt" when working all the progressions? I'm on the step 2 untuck front lever. POSTERIOR pelvic tilt? Thank you for your advice if anyone sees this?😂😂

[@lioraja9951]

ok i cannot even do the first step .... keep my pull ups routine for some more time

[@YouTrolol]

I'll disagree with the false grip being easier. lengthening the lever should result in more force, because the shorter the lever, the more contracted you have to have your lats in order to get into the horizontal position. a longer arm lever lets you open up the angle of the shoulder which makes muscle recruitment easier (think pullups, getting to upper arms parallel is easier than going all the way up, bringing hands to shoulders). I believe geek climber did a test with this where he fashioned hooks that extended his armlength and could hold higher progressions. having said that, false grip does increase muscular tension throughout the arm, and we all know a rigid body transfers power easier than a non-rigid one. so i'm sure there's some tradeoff.

[@teikomayumi2975]

Is it okay if i do the fornt lever with chip up grips?

[@shaharonimvideos8134]

More difficult that way

[@ApeironTO]

can you do front lever pull ups?

[@eliascalisthenics1577]

No. Not yet. He mentioned it in a podcast

[@mrwilson.1]

Is this the first "skill" to work on after getting the basics (dips, pushups) down?

[@FlyingTriX]

Back lever or handstands first is recommended.

[@MaxeW_SW]

I train front lever today and can hold it 11secs on the first of my 3 tries after 4 rest days for upper body whereas my max is around 25secs. I don't understand.. Front lever progression is very variable and frustrating.

[@anonym3199]

Find the time where u are most concentrated and feel good, this time will be your best training time

[@hamada0174]

He must be calimoves biggest enemy because he wears red shorts :D

[@makingsnsux]

background song???

[@selectongg]

Darude - Sandstorm

[@ApeironTO]

full retraction not only isnt the perfect form but also is a mistake

[@ApeironTO]

@@guillermoruiz1825its different, full protraction in planche is good but full retraction in front lever istn realy feasible when our arms are angled like this

[@FlyingTriX]

@@guillermoruiz1825 I agree, I am going through the front-lever journey and I find only a little bit of retraction is perfect for me and feels most stable

[@knowledgeguru9175]

I can only do the front lever with just one leg after struggling for a year. I still can't do a full front lever 😢

[@pinkflower3341]

please put timestamps

[@codecaine]

👏👏👏

[@Tacit_Tern]

I wonder what milestones or goals this guy has. Like is there anything he has difficulty doing?

[@miguelpalmaramires370]

i think he hasnt done a full planche and dont know if he will

[@Koroar]

Progress on this is so f-ing slow. Wish I was shorter lol.

[@TWrzalek]

Jesus what is up with those bots in the comments