Calisthenics Back Lever Progression!

Arean's back lever is not perfect yet, but he came a long way, from when he started!

It's a movement that is harder than it looks.

Not only because of the strength component but also the mobility requirements, because the bar is behind you.

This alters our perception and body mechanics (similar to a handstand, or just standing on leg with your eyes closed, for example).

That means the back lever requires extra focus on legs, hips, ribs and shoulder placement.

Here is how to practice the back lever with negatives, IF you can already do a good static tuck hold:

• Starting in tuck.
• Extend in an upward, 45 degree angle, back lever (feet pointing to the sky behind you).
• Perform the negative phase until your body is parallel to the ground (this is where tension in the chest, core, glutes, and legs is maximum).
• Here are pointers to focus on during the negative phase and the hold: 
  
  • Squeeze your chest
  • Keep your ribs low and in
  • Keep...

Back Lever, 6 Months Client's Progress!

David is a great example to follow.

He's strong, humble, and puts the work in, CONSISTENTLY.

He moved to L.A to learn calisthenics in December 2021.

Here is 6 months of back lever progress.

He's been training with me and following the Online Calisthenics course DAILY.

Click here to watch the video!

Nicolas

PS: If you are not able to do a full back lever yet, sign up for your Online Calisthenics trial here!