Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
It’s called the Ice Cream Maker, but it’s not a dessert. It’s one of the best beginner gymnastics and calisthenics drills for developing a front lever and straight arm strength.
In this video, Carl Paoli breaks down how to move from a chin-over-bar position into a controlled front lever using full-body tension, shoulder extension, and strict strength.
✅ Develop elite pulling control
✅ Improve shoulder extension
✅ Build strength for front levers and muscle-ups
You can scale this with a resistance band until you can perform it clean.
It’s called the Ice Cream Maker, but it’s not a dessert. It’s one of the best beginner gymnastics and calisthenics drills for developing a front lever and straight arm strength.
In this video, Carl Paoli breaks down how to move from a chin-over-bar position into a controlled front lever using full-body tension, shoulder extension, and strict strength.
✅ Develop elite pulling control
✅ Improve shoulder extension
✅ Build strength for front levers and muscle-ups
You can scale this with a resistance band until you can perform it clean.
