Beginner Series

Beginner – Back, Shoulders, Abs, Forearms Workout

This time we worked towards the front lever. That’s Tosho’s weakest link right now together with the Muscle-Up. We have lots of catching up to do. So I’ll focus his training towards his back, triceps and shoulders for the next several months. 1.Front Lever Lowering Lift your body up until you touch the bar with [...]


This time we worked towards the front lever. That’s Tosho’s weakest link right now together with the Muscle-Up. We have lots of catching up to do. So I’ll focus his training towards his back, triceps and shoulders for the next several months.

ExercisesRepetitionsEngaged Muscles
Front Lever Lowering4x3-5Back, biceps, triceps, shoulders, chest, abs
Ice-Cream Makers3x6-8Back, biceps
Windshield Wipers3x3-6Core, back, shoulders
Front Lever Dragon Flag3x6-8Abs, shoulders, arms
Shoulder-Lat Pulls3xMax OutLats, shoulders, chest
Inverted Shoulder Circles2x4-6Shoulders, back
Mixed Wrist Curls2x8-10Forearm
Wrist Curls2x8-10Forearm

1.Front Lever Lowering

Beginner   Back, Shoulders, Abs, Forearms Workout

Lift your body up until you touch the bar with your feet. Then lower down until you reach the lever level. Hold it for a second and release. Repeat.

2.Ice-Cream Makers

Beginner   Back, Shoulders, Abs, Forearms Workout

Let’s add up to the front lever feeling with some swings.

3.Windshield Wipers

Beginner   Back, Shoulders, Abs, Forearms Workout

One of Tosho’s new favourite exercises. Even though he was exhausted from the previous training session he insisted onto trying this one.

4.Front Lever Dragon Flag

Beginner   Back, Shoulders, Abs, Forearms Workout

Since the theme today is front lever the dragon flags have to be of that kind as well. This one really really does help for the body to adjust to the FL feeling.

5.Shoulder-Lat Pulls

Beginner   Back, Shoulders, Abs, Forearms Workout

More for the lats and shoulders. Keep the elbows locked.

6.Inverted Shoulder Circles

Beginner   Back, Shoulders, Abs, Forearms Workout

Shoulders, upper back, lower back. This is how this exercise goes. So simple, yet so effective.

7.Mixed Wrist Curls

Beginner   Back, Shoulders, Abs, Forearms Workout

Now after we are done with most of the muscle groups in the upperbody. Let’s add up the forearms as well. This exercise will work both the upper and lower part of the forearm.

8.Wrist Curls

Beginner   Back, Shoulders, Abs, Forearms Workout

And let’s finish the workout with some standard wrist curls. Just the typical one you’ll see anybody doing in the weight-lifting gyms.

-Arthlete