How to perform Bodyweight Front Lever Row with proper form

Starting Position

  1. Grip: Hang from a bar with a shoulder-width overhand grip and straight arms.
  2. Body: Raise into a full front lever - body horizontal and straight, legs extended, back facing the floor.
  3. Brace: Squeeze your glutes, quads, and core to hold a rigid straight line.

Movement

  1. Pulling Phase:

    • Keep the body horizontal and straight as you drive your elbows down and back.
    • Pull your chest up toward the bar while holding the line from head to toe.
  2. Lowering Phase:

    • Lower under control back to the horizontal lever over 2-3 seconds.
    • Do not let your hips or legs drop below horizontal.

Key Points

  • Hold a straight line from head to heels - no piking or sagging at the hips.
  • Keep the body horizontal throughout; this is a row, not a pull-up.
  • Only attempt this once you can hold a solid full front lever.