New Delhi, Sept. 27 -- When someone suggests suspending the body in a straight line with the arms behind you holding onto a pull-ups bar or rings, the first question to ask would be-why? This move is called a back lever, and the answer to the question would be for full-body strength and control. The back lever, because of its higher difficulty, gives you better shoulders, an incredible core, a strong back, and teaches stability, balance, and co-ordination of different muscle groups working together. While L-sits and dead hangs and hollow rocks are all great isometric holds, the back lever is the move which can take the body to the next level.

The first thing to remember about this exercise is that it looks way more difficult than it is. ...