Back lever
Expert Advice
Keep your body tight and move into the lever position with control. Start with tuck or straddle variations to build up to the full back lever.
How-to-do Steps
- Begin in a dead hang on the bar with a pronated grip.
- Tuck your knees and pull yourself into an inverted hang.
- Push your hips forward and slowly lower your body into a horizontal position.
- Keep your arms straight and squeeze your glutes.
- Hold the position before pulling back into an inverted hang and lowering down.
Details
Primary



Lats20%

Shoulders20%

Traps20%
Secondary



Glutes13%

Hamstrings13%

Chest14%
Equipment
Special Bar

Exercise Type
Strength