Back lever with false grip?

The topic speaks for itself.

BL with false grip would make it easier to combine BL with other skils, but are there any strenght benefits or other benefits?

In general, should BL be trained with false grip?

It is a very good drill; for advanced athletes.  You are not ready.

 

Yours in Fitness,

Coach Sommer

Coach Sommer said:

It is a very good drill; for advanced athletes.  You are not ready.

 

Yours in Fitness,

Coach Sommer

old memories from Copenaghen seminar! 

Coach Sommer said:

It is a very good drill; for advanced athletes. You are not ready.

Yours in Fitness,

Coach Sommer

Follow up question: what is a good/strong BL?

I do 5s hold then pull to inverted hang, usually for 3-5reps.

Before BL, I would be far more concerned with your shoulder extension strength and ROM.

Yours in Fitness,

Coach Sommer

Coach Sommer said:

Before BL, I would be far more concerned with your shoulder extension strength and ROM.

Yours in Fitness,

Coach Sommer

So true! Following this advice will save a lot of injuries!

Just because you can do it doesn't mean you are ready for it.

Mats Trane said:

So true! Following this advice will save a lot of injuries!

Just because you can do it doesn't mean you are ready for it.

Here is one such example of someone who's body really wasn't ready for it.

 

Youtube video: Adam Raw- Bicep tendon rupture

 

For the sake of fairness: (Youtube video)Adam Raw- Full distal bicep rupture recovery

What is also important to understand that it is completely unnecessary to EVER have a biceps tear from BL work.  This is symptomatic of poorly designed training.

 

Yours in Fitness,

Coach Sommer