Half Lay Front Lever with gym rings

The Straddle Front Lever on the gymnastic rings is a challenging full-body exercise that primarily engages the core and back muscles. In this position, the body is held parallel to the ground while the legs are spread apart. This reduces the leverage compared to the fully extended version, making balance easier, but it still requires significant body tension and core strength.

An easier alternative is the Tuck Front Lever, where the legs are bent. This variation is especially suitable for beginners, as it shortens the leverage further and reduces the strain.

For advanced athletes, the Full Front Lever presents the greatest challenge. In this version, the body remains fully extended, demanding maximum strength and stability in the core and back.

The One Leg Front Lever on the gymnastic rings is a popular preparatory exercise for the Full Front Lever, where both legs are fully extended. In the One Leg Front Lever, however, only one leg is stretched out, as the name suggests. The difficulty of this exercise can be adjusted: the closer you pull the bent leg or knee towards your body, the easier it gets. On the other hand, if you push the bent leg further forward, the exercise becomes more challenging. The One Leg Front Lever is one of the best-known progressions on the way to the full Front Lever. Another useful step in between is the Straddle Front Lever.