'Back-lever' (BL) progressions
SAS pull (horizontal)
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THE WHAT:
As with all other bodyweight-strength 'lever' forms, intensifying the 'Back-lever' is done simply through manipulation of 'mechanical-dis/advantage', namely increasing the 'load-arm' (i.e. the body) by extending the legs further from the body.
Progressions here begin where 'foundational' development ended, by extending the hips of the 'Open-tuck' form further, passing through a 'Frog-/straddle' form, and, finally, the fully-extended hold. As a reminder, all holds here are performed in a PRONATED-grip. SUPINATED variations are to be practiced as a separate project.
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