How to Front Lever | Complete Guide

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  • @mandlakei2513
    @mandlakei2513 4 роки тому +22

    the tip on moving on only when you can attempt the next progression without dropping the hips is really good bruv

    • @AshtonFitness
      @AshtonFitness  4 роки тому +1

      It's such a good tip! Glad you liked it:D

    • @pokelover1238
      @pokelover1238 4 роки тому

      How long would it take for me to get one when i can do 11 pull ups

    • @street-workoutnation2964
      @street-workoutnation2964 3 роки тому

      @@pokelover1238 I can do 20 and it took me about 6 months

  • @duckheaven7084
    @duckheaven7084 4 роки тому +8

    this is clearly the best front lever guide i´ve seen!

    • @AshtonFitness
      @AshtonFitness  4 роки тому

      Thanks so much dude! Quack! Loooool :D

  • @Yojax
    @Yojax 4 роки тому +14

    The tips on hips at 6:14 are EXACTLY what I need right now. So glad I found your channel. Keep up the good work bro!

    • @AshtonFitness
      @AshtonFitness  4 роки тому +2

      Awesome! Thank you Yojax, glad I could help!

  • @kamilglik5253
    @kamilglik5253 4 роки тому +6

    Why this video has so few views? It deserves much more. Among loads of front lever tutorial you managed to make not typical and high-quality one. Worth recommending, congrats!

    • @AshtonFitness
      @AshtonFitness  4 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much Jakub, that's a huge compliment! I'm really glad you enjoyed it and found it useful. Soon the word will spread and the channel will grow for sure ^_^. Thanks again!

  • @bruxtonfitness9880
    @bruxtonfitness9880 3 роки тому

    The best explanation on FL progression on UA-cam so far.

    • @AshtonFitness
      @AshtonFitness  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you my bro, that's a really awesome compliment!

    • @bruxtonfitness9880
      @bruxtonfitness9880 3 роки тому

      @@AshtonFitness You're welcome.
      Please kindly check out my UA-cam channel...

  • @briand5047
    @briand5047 2 роки тому

    Learned a bonus on this one - never saw an outdoor ping pong table in a park. I didn't know that was a thing.

  • @adamhiggins2040
    @adamhiggins2040 4 роки тому +5

    Great video. One of the best I’ve seen and love that you admit it took a long time in one of your replies.

    • @AshtonFitness
      @AshtonFitness  4 роки тому +2

      Thank you Adam, really appreciate it!

  • @andrewjones_fitness
    @andrewjones_fitness 4 роки тому +1

    Incredibly good guide. Really putting out that quality content. Appreciate you mate.

    • @AshtonFitness
      @AshtonFitness  4 роки тому

      Thank you Andrew! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Wood-16
    @Wood-16 3 роки тому +1

    these videos are perfect. I can get into adv tuck hold but was looking for different exercises i can use to mix it up a bit whilst focussing on the same muscles instead of just doing holds every time. Thanks a lot!

  • @mip667
    @mip667 5 років тому +2

    Great video, nicely explained!

  • @ashishkoduri
    @ashishkoduri 3 роки тому +1

    For the longest time I was stuck at adv. Tuck but I started using ankle weights and dragon flags with weight and boom 2 months later I got a straddle lever for 8 secs

  • @lesoldat4783
    @lesoldat4783 3 роки тому +1

    Very good video. Thanks from France

    • @AshtonFitness
      @AshtonFitness  3 роки тому

      Thanks dude 😁💪🏾 and hello France!

  • @doml6746
    @doml6746 5 років тому +1

    Great video and well explained.
    Strangely, I never trained the progressions, ie. tucked lever, advance tuck, one leg etc
    I trained mainly scapula pull ups and weighted pull ups.
    Never attempted the front lever until a couple of weeks ago and to my surprise, I managed to hold one for 3 seconds.
    So for those trying to get their first full front lever, practice more pull ups, especially scapula and weighted. You will see a big difference!!

    • @AshtonFitness
      @AshtonFitness  5 років тому

      Well done Dom, congrats! :D You're definitely one of the lucky few who can just beast out a front lever without training the progressions.
      You're right, doing scapula-specific exercises and weighted pull ups will help to build the strength for the front lever. But in my experience, these alone won't work for most people (I was one of these people myself hahaha).
      It's such a specific position to hold and requires such specific strength that most people will have to go through the progressions to learn it.
      If you're reading this and you're learning the front lever, it's EXCEPTIONALLY RARE that you will be able to hold the front lever without practising the specific progressions. I've never seen this in person, and I've only ever heard of it twice (you're the second person I've heard say they could hold it without training the progressions, Dom). I would strongly recommend learning the front lever progressions to learn the front lever.
      Nonetheless, well done for getting yours Dom :D wish you the best progress and happy training!

    • @doml6746
      @doml6746 5 років тому

      Yes agreed.
      I think I will have to go back through the progressions in order to increase the length of hold.
      Even though I’ve managed to get a full FL I’ve not been able to improve on the hold time at all and can not manage anything beyond 3 secs, probably because there’s not enough time under tension to see significant gains.

    • @AshtonFitness
      @AshtonFitness  5 років тому +1

      @@doml6746 Yeah the progressions will deffo help you hold it longer! Wish you all the best bro!

  • @mikenguyen2922
    @mikenguyen2922 4 роки тому +3

    Great tutorial with clear instructions and demonstration. Beautiful arrow straight form . I'm 65 years old and have trained this for more a month, really tough especially for my age. Great tip on how to keep the back straight. (that's my weakness)
    Some said you need to be able to do pull up of more than 150 % of your weight to start training for front lever. I could only barely do one rep at 150% of my weight. I should train more on weight pull up? Do you think it's a prerequisite? Thanks Mike

    • @Tshegomokwana
      @Tshegomokwana 4 роки тому +1

      This is really inspirational, hope you keep doing your thing

    • @AshtonFitness
      @AshtonFitness  4 роки тому +1

      Hey Mike, thanks so much! No, I don't think this is a prerequisite. In fact, it's a total myth - and it's false. That's the thing that frustrates me - there's SO much rubbish out there on youtube. Don't worry, you don't have to do that. The main thing to achieving the front lever is consistency. Be consistent (whilst being safe) and you'll get it! Good luck!

    • @dieu-huyentran5185
      @dieu-huyentran5185 4 роки тому

      Thank you very much for the response and the encouragement.

  • @capricornblack3450
    @capricornblack3450 3 роки тому +1

    Great video. I’ve been training to hold the front lever for months now. I can do 6 ‘ ice cream makers ‘ for reps and hold my legs out with my knees pointed down for tens seconds. I feel like holding your legs straight out definitely hits your core but I also feel like it puts a lot of stress on your quads as well! Correct me if I’m wrong. 😅

    • @AshtonFitness
      @AshtonFitness  3 роки тому +1

      Hahaha yeah, when you point your toes and flex your quads you'll deffo feel it a lot there! It really is a full-body hold :D
      Keep up the good work!

  • @cabobeta205
    @cabobeta205 Рік тому +1

    Hello brother! How are you. I do not know English, only Spanish. But I used the translator because I really want you to know that I loved your video. I can do 8-10 strict pull-ups, but I still don't have any muscle up. Not even the rocking one and knees to the chest. Do you recommend that I start training front lever? With the tuck front lever? Or do you recommend me to gain more strength in my back and get muscle up? Greetings, I hope your answer, and that this has been translated well and that you have understood haha

  • @juliustimog-metivier9633
    @juliustimog-metivier9633 2 роки тому

    Awesome video! Great tips!

  • @hardbodygaming2016
    @hardbodygaming2016 4 роки тому

    Awesome tutorial brother, my son 20 and I 40 are training hard to achieve this beautiful move!!

  • @russelrealeza7142
    @russelrealeza7142 4 роки тому

    Man I really appreciate the way you have created this video, exactly on the hips getting down while transitioning from one progression to another. I am at Half-Lay Front Lever for 15 Seconds and Straddle Front Lever for 10 Seconds, on to the Full Front Lever will definitely use these knowledge I got from your video man! And yeahh what made this video so creative is where you put the Goku Levels according to the Front Lever Progressions. I am close to the Super Saiyan lvl 3 man! Wish me luck!

    • @AshtonFitness
      @AshtonFitness  4 роки тому +1

      Hahaha thanks so much Russel, really appreciate your comment. Glad to hear you're making progress, and I hope you get the front lever in due time!

    • @russelrealeza7142
      @russelrealeza7142 4 роки тому

      @@AshtonFitness Hey Ashton! Good News man! Got my 5 Seconds Front Lever man Yesterday!!! Your video and tips helped a lot man! Here you can check it on my Instagram man! realeza_sw. Now I can say I am on Super Saiyan 4

    • @AshtonFitness
      @AshtonFitness  4 роки тому +1

      @@russelrealeza7142 Tat's awesome news man, really well done :D!

    • @chriscox1535
      @chriscox1535 Рік тому

      @@russelrealeza7142have you got the front lever yet ?

  • @HylianHanzou
    @HylianHanzou 4 роки тому

    Very good advice and nicely explained, your channel is underappreciated, I hope you can make it grow 😊

    • @AshtonFitness
      @AshtonFitness  4 роки тому

      Thank you Roberto, I really appreciate this :D Glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @nguyendangminhn
    @nguyendangminhn 4 роки тому

    you help me to cut the cost for attending online classroom, thank you so much.

  • @JJmusic1915
    @JJmusic1915 3 роки тому +2

    a few timestamps :)
    2:38
    3:06
    3:45
    4:35;
    6:30

  • @Coffeetime110
    @Coffeetime110 2 роки тому

    Great video brother! You explained it very kindly :)
    I am stuck at the second progression, I don't know how to manage the weekly volume since levers are hard.
    Can I please have your front lever progression volume/routine that you remember following?

  • @montinyek6554
    @montinyek6554 4 роки тому

    I think a Straddle Halflay is a good progression both in FL and BL before moving on to full Straddle, other than that - great video

    • @AshtonFitness
      @AshtonFitness  4 роки тому

      Yeah that's definitely a potential progression - thanks for watching :D

  • @highpeaktrails
    @highpeaktrails 5 років тому +1

    Your videos/ tutorials are REALLY GOOD! I’ve watched loads and LOADS and Bro ... thank god I found you on here. You have a new fan here. 👏👏👏💯💯💯

    • @AshtonFitness
      @AshtonFitness  5 років тому +1

      Thank you so much for watching my videos Peter! I really appreciate that, and I'm super happy that you find them useful! There's much more to come bro, this is only the beginning :D

    • @highpeaktrails
      @highpeaktrails 5 років тому

      Ashton Fitness A pleasure and I can’t wait to see what’s coming. 🤘😁

    • @highpeaktrails
      @highpeaktrails 5 років тому

      Ashton Fitness A pleasure and I can’t wait to see what’s coming. 🤘😁

    • @highpeaktrails
      @highpeaktrails 5 років тому

      Ashton Fitness A pleasure and I can’t wait to see what’s coming. 🤘😁

    • @highpeaktrails
      @highpeaktrails 5 років тому

      Ashton Fitness A pleasure and I can’t wait to see what’s coming. 🤘😁

  • @marcusson1983
    @marcusson1983 3 роки тому

    excelent video sir

    • @AshtonFitness
      @AshtonFitness  3 роки тому

      Thanks dude, and thanks for checking out my other videos too 😁💪🏾

  • @emailperdivertirmi7882
    @emailperdivertirmi7882 2 роки тому

    ngl he is very underrated

  • @hdela8172
    @hdela8172 4 роки тому +1

    Beast!

  • @dieu-huyentran5185
    @dieu-huyentran5185 3 роки тому

    Best guidance and beautifully executed demonstration. I have 1 question (out of curiosity and not doubting your tutorial).I didn’t see you include the half lay. Do you think it’s not effective? Thanks

    • @AshtonFitness
      @AshtonFitness  3 роки тому

      Hey thanks man! I didn't include it because I didn't use it the first time I learned the front lever. HOWEVER, I actually DO recommend it (now that I've learned the front lever twice). It's the hardest front lever progression but also one of the best, because it really forces you to push your hips up (which is crucial for the front lever). So yes, I recommend it

    • @dieu-huyentran5185
      @dieu-huyentran5185 3 роки тому

      @@AshtonFitness Thank you very much! Still your front lever tutorial is one of the best out there (and your form is impeccable!) I following it now. Yes I have problem to keep my butt up!😟

  • @diegovbjames
    @diegovbjames 3 роки тому

    Really; I love this video..
    but my question after watching all tutorials in the past 3 weeks (since I started my FL journey) still is: what about the Push and Leg muscles, how do you incorporate them and still do Front Lever exercises 3xs a week?? Or should I just do Pull and Core sets until I get the FL?

  • @albertpavliuk7366
    @albertpavliuk7366 4 роки тому +1

    Great video!!!! Could I ask you? Can I train front lever in one day and at next day - planche?

    • @AshtonFitness
      @AshtonFitness  4 роки тому +1

      Depends on you bro. Just listen to your body. Don't train the same muscle groups if they're still aching from the previous session (or you risk injury). Good luck!

    • @albertpavliuk7366
      @albertpavliuk7366 4 роки тому

      Ashton Fitness, thank you for answer!!!

  • @thomasmosegaard8276
    @thomasmosegaard8276 3 роки тому

    Great video, im currently at the 1 leg at time frontlever 😊. Im 1.95 m so i find it quite hard 😂.

    • @AshtonFitness
      @AshtonFitness  3 роки тому

      Keep going man, you've got this! There are lots of tall guys who can front lever :D

  • @shreyasanvi7066
    @shreyasanvi7066 3 роки тому

    Hey I just wanted to ask if it's ok if I start learning front leaver at the age of 14?(great video BTW) keep it up👍👍

  • @GhostWriter_369
    @GhostWriter_369 2 роки тому +1

    He surely have practiced 40 hours in one day🥵🇮🇳💜🖖

  • @Floydandsome
    @Floydandsome 4 роки тому

    How long should I rest between set?
    And how can I corporate this to my back/bicep day?

  • @arbyjao348
    @arbyjao348 4 роки тому +1

    Nice guide! But your elbows are bent, try locking your elbows.

    • @AshtonFitness
      @AshtonFitness  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks Arby! You're right, they're not completely straight. That's something I'll definitely work on for the future. I had a really bad shoulder injury that I'm still recovering from, so having completely straight arms puts a lot of pressure on it (which is why I developed the habit of bent arms). Here's my transformation video that has the full story about my injury and how I recovered: m.ua-cam.com/video/qm-dd_5Ham8/v-deo.html

  • @tommylau7457
    @tommylau7457 4 роки тому

    i can hold the straddle for 3 seconds, able to do full ice cream maker and 5 full front lever raises.
    i did negative full front lever hold for 2 months, still cannot hold it.
    i can do 5 one arm pull ups in one set, so it is not about my scapula strength.
    i feel weak, but cannot really tell which muscle i am using...

    • @AshtonFitness
      @AshtonFitness  4 роки тому

      Don't worry Tommy, it's a really tough move to get! The front lever is such an alien movement to the body that it takes a long time for it to adjust to how extreme it is. But you can definitely get it, you've just got to be patient and enjoy the process!
      One arm pull ups aren't really reliant on scapula strength, so that does not prove you have a strong scapula. In my experience, training the scapula directly does help. Also training the lats and core helps a lot. The exercises at the end of this video are all the best progressions for learning the front lever, so try some of those.
      I've made another front lever video that you will find very helpful. It's got some great tips: ua-cam.com/video/iE3EMvPl8go/v-deo.html&t
      Also, I personally would not use front lever raises as they are too easy to cheat. I've made a video explaining this, which you can watch here: ua-cam.com/video/WuhMM6E0lI4/v-deo.html
      Be patient, train hard, and it will come bro! Happy training!

    • @tommylau7457
      @tommylau7457 4 роки тому

      @@AshtonFitness thankyou so much!
      i feel like i have a big right teres major but my back is thin, my scapula isnt that strong

  • @willem-aaronnowe4854
    @willem-aaronnowe4854 4 роки тому

    I find the gap between straddle front lever and full front lever still a lot. I can hold the front lever for about 5 seconds which exercises would you suggest to train when going from straddle to full bcs that's not reallt mentioned in your tutorial. Also do you have some tips to hold it longer bcs I'm kinda stuck on 5 seconds.

    • @AshtonFitness
      @AshtonFitness  4 роки тому +1

      Hey Willem, yes, it's a difficult gap to overcome. My suggestion is to keep practising the more advanced progressions mentioned in the video (starting: at 8:29 and ending at 10:00). Also, I highly recommend training the front lever regularly if you want to make progress. I found that training it 3 times a week was best for me. But listen to your body, don't over-train, and rest if you need to.
      Happy training!

  • @cloneboy28
    @cloneboy28 4 роки тому

    It's strange how I can do most of the exercises such as toes to bar, pull up rows and more but yet I can't seem to make it past the first progression.
    Whenever I try to attempt the tugged front lever my hips seem to drop and no matter how much I'll push, they won't go level.
    If I do manage to get them level my back will arche..
    Any tips on how to make push my hips up while my back stays level as well?

    • @AshtonFitness
      @AshtonFitness  4 роки тому +1

      That's probably due to weakness in your core. I know for me it was the same when I was learning the front lever. The exercises for each progression at the end of the video will help you a lot! Just keep practising Cloneboy, you'll get it :D Don't rush, be patient, and enjoy the process. It takes a long time to learn the front lever, it's very difficult.

    • @cloneboy28
      @cloneboy28 4 роки тому

      @@AshtonFitness I though that was the case, I am incorporating dragon flags into my routine now as well since the positioning is somewhat similar. The other day I also tried weighted ab exercises but I got a good case of DOMS right now haha.
      As for the last bit, I am really enjoying the ride so far, I have been doing martial arts for over 11 years now. 3 months ago I started calisthenics for the first time and it is nothing like I have experienced before!
      Sorry for the long story but people like you and many other people on UA-cam are a real inspiration!
      Keep up the good work in order for us to do the same!

    • @AshtonFitness
      @AshtonFitness  4 роки тому +1

      @@cloneboy28 Dragon flags REALLY helped me when I was learning the front lever, so I'm sure they'll help you too! Yes, you've got the right idea choosing exercises that mimic the front lever. I will make a video about this concept in the future.
      I'm glad you're enjoying the ride! It's so much fun, and I'm sure the mental strength you have gained from martial arts will translate excellently into calisthenics (because calisthenics is 80% mental, in my opinion).
      Thanks so much for the compliment, I really appreciate it! I'm so happy that you find the videos useful, and I can't wait to hear how you progress :D

  • @xxMADxxSCIENTISTxx
    @xxMADxxSCIENTISTxx 3 роки тому

    Gave a deserved like because of Goku.

  • @Minister_of_Magic_1997
    @Minister_of_Magic_1997 5 років тому +2

    Ssj4 isn’t canon so your statement is flawed xD
    Jk. Great tutorial man.

    • @AshtonFitness
      @AshtonFitness  5 років тому

      Haha yeah you're right! But everyone secretly wishes he was though ;D. Thanks for watching Pathos!

    • @Minister_of_Magic_1997
      @Minister_of_Magic_1997 5 років тому

      How long have you been doing UA-cam? I’ve recently started and it seems like your channels grown quite a bit.
      Got any tips?

    • @AshtonFitness
      @AshtonFitness  5 років тому +1

      ​@@Minister_of_Magic_1997 I started a few years ago but I only started taking it seriously in March this year. I've gained about 1000 subs since then so I'm really happy about that :D. There are loads of tips, but my main ones are:
      1. Make sure you're on the main social media channels (FB, Twitter, and Insta).
      2. Consistently upload content to your social media channels and UA-cam channel (this is the best tip out of them all)
      3. Interact with people. This one is underrated. I've found that interacting with people and sharing my content on Twitter especially has been great for getting subs.
      4. Make sure your thumbnails are attention-grabbing (mine could be better)
      5. Make sure your content is good (lool sounds basic but it's important)
      6. Stay consistent (I know I said that already but it's the most important tip of them all)
      Hope that helps!

    • @Minister_of_Magic_1997
      @Minister_of_Magic_1997 5 років тому

      @@AshtonFitness appreciate it man. Thanks a lot. :)

    • @AshtonFitness
      @AshtonFitness  5 років тому

      @@Minister_of_Magic_1997 no worries! :D

  • @xMaRCeLLox
    @xMaRCeLLox 4 роки тому +1

    1:12 slow motion for hold it more lol... look the man behind

    • @AshtonFitness
      @AshtonFitness  4 роки тому +5

      Hahahaha hey Marcello! Yeah I slow some of the clips down just so I can talk over them for longer. It's not deceptive in the slightest because (1) it's blatantly obvious and (2) I CAN indeed hold the front lever. It's not like I'm slowing them down because I can't hold it - it's just so I can talk over them longer and emphasise certain points about the technique for the video.
      If you would like to see me hold a 6 second front lever, you can see it here: ua-cam.com/video/XThAl5Wc1j0/v-deo.html&t (it's the very first front lever in the video). Alternatively, you can check out my Instagram (@Ashton_Fitness_Official) and see that I do front levers all the time on there.
      Hope that helps! Happy training!

    • @xMaRCeLLox
      @xMaRCeLLox 4 роки тому

      @@AshtonFitness yeah i understand what you mean, anyway it was not a hate message 👌
      I Will Follow your Instagram, im marcello.cf

  • @Asadc1995
    @Asadc1995 4 роки тому

    And i disagree with you saying that it is harder than the planche it highly depends who your are me i have way more easier time with pulling elements like OAC/OAP/front lever but harder time with pushing planche/Freestanding HSPU

    • @AshtonFitness
      @AshtonFitness  4 роки тому

      Yeah it completely depends on the person and their strengths! That was just my opinion ^_^ Thanks for watching!

    • @street-workoutnation2964
      @street-workoutnation2964 3 роки тому

      @@AshtonFitness the planche is definitely harder for most people because of less leverage and use of smaller muscle groups like the shoulders not to mention higher risk of injury
      But congrats for the full front!

  • @wonjoo5885
    @wonjoo5885 3 роки тому +1

    Yo wtf? You cant rise into a front lever? I cant lower myself into one, but rising is not that hard to do 😂 guess i do your workout for a while now

  • @CustCareRep
    @CustCareRep Рік тому

    White socks are a nice feeture.

  • @btsjinstan2996
    @btsjinstan2996 2 роки тому

    So im in goku base form.
    😮

  • @TUSHARGUPTA-mh8kf
    @TUSHARGUPTA-mh8kf 4 роки тому

    I'm goku in his kaioken form

  • @ilay829
    @ilay829 4 роки тому

    Do not use the one leg during your trainings, never!

  • @kaii2491
    @kaii2491 2 роки тому

    this video is fake. I made the full front lever and didnt become a super sayajin