Ring Tuck Front Lever Pull

Level
expert
Force
pull
Mechanic
compound
Equipment
rings
Primary Muscles

A dynamic movement combining a pull-up with a front lever entry, transitioning into a tuck front lever hold. Requires significant pulling power and control.

Instructions

  1. Hang from the rings with arms straight and neutral grip.
  2. Execute a powerful pull-up, bringing your chest near the rings.
  3. Maintain the pull and transition into a horizontal position by extending your body.
  4. As you achieve horizontal, bring your knees to your chest into a tuck position.
  5. Hold the tuck front lever momentarily at the top.
  6. Reverse the motion, lowering back to the hang position with control.
  7. This movement combines pulling power with isometric strength.

Tips

  • This is an advanced movement—master tuck front lever holds first.
  • Explosive pulling power is essential for the transition.
  • Control the lowering phase to prevent injury.
  • Maintain tension in the lats throughout the movement.
  • This serves as a progression toward full front lever pull-ups.

Recommended starting values

Sensible novice starting points for each goal, for a lifter aged 25–40. Scale down for smaller frames or older lifters. Treat the first set of any session as a discovery set.

Goal Sets Reps
Gain strength 3 7 reps
Build muscle 3 10 reps
Build endurance 3 14 reps

Alternatives

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