Demonstrating a fundamental conditioning routine for developing horizontal straight-arm pulling strength, seen notably in movements such as the tuck/front lever (from the MoveMore: Ring-strength ‘Clinic’ at CF Dietikon, Switzerland. October 2018). It can be performed on rings or bar. Please note, not all progressions are shown here, but described below:
This is a dropset which works down through progressions, beginning with the hardest progression you can achieve for 5 reps. Each consequential progression is always performed for another 5 reps. Possible progression are (in order from difficult to easier):
– Full front-lever pull
– Straddle front-lever pull
– Tuck font-lever pull (knees to bar)
– Tuck front-lever pull (shins to bar)
– Toes to bar
– 90-degree leg-raise
– 90-degree knee-raise
– Alternating twisting knee-raise (5 each side)
The sequence spans between 10 and 45 repetitions. Happy conditioning
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