Front Lever Strength Test
Estimate your front lever readiness
This interactive test evaluates your pulling strength, core stability, and leverage factors to estimate how close you are to achieving the front lever. Get a readiness score from 0-100 and personalized recommendations for what to train next.
Enter Your Strength Metrics
Enter 0 if you don't train weighted
Full front lever hold, 0 if not yet achieved
What Strength Do You Need for Front Lever?
The front lever is one of the most impressive static holds in calisthenics. To achieve a solid front lever, most athletes need approximately 15-20 strict pull-ups AND a +40-50% bodyweight weighted pull-up. The front lever requires exceptional pulling strength, scapular depression control, and core anti-extension stability.
This test uses a weighted scoring model that evaluates your pulling endurance, weighted strength, and current lever hold capacity to give you an accurate readiness assessment.
How the Front Lever Score Works
- 1.Pull Strength (40%) - Your max pull-ups and weighted pull-up performance indicate raw pulling capacity
- 2.Core Strength (30%) - Estimated from pulling metrics, reflects anti-extension stability
- 3.Leverage Factor (30%) - Your current front lever hold time shows skill-specific readiness
Front Lever Progression Path
Tuck Front Lever
Knees tucked tight to chest, body horizontal. Target: 10-20 second holds.
Advanced Tuck
Hips extended backward, thighs below horizontal. Target: 8-15 seconds.
Straddle Front Lever
Both legs extended, spread wide for leverage. Target: 5-10 seconds.
Full Front Lever
Legs together, body fully horizontal. Target: 3-8 seconds.