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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Abs

Equipment Required

Bench or Pull-up Bar

Experience Level

Advanced

Force Type

Static

Secondary Muscles

Hip Flexors, Shoulders

Exercise Description

The dragon flag exercise builds extreme core strength and control. It's one of the most challenging bodyweight moves for developing rock-solid abs and total body stability.

How To

1. Lie on your back on a bench and grab the bench behind your head with both hands for support. 2. Keep your body straight and lift your legs, hips, and lower back off the bench using your core. 3. Your body should form a straight line from shoulders to feet, balancing on your upper back. 4. Hold the dragon flag position for 2-5 seconds while keeping your core tight and body straight. 5. Slowly lower your body back down with control, keeping the dragon flag form until you touch the bench.

Form Tips

• Keep your body completely straight during the dragon flag - no bending at the hips or knees. • Grip the bench tightly behind your head to create a stable base for the movement. • Start with dragon flag negatives if you can't hold the full position yet. • Breathe steadily and don't hold your breath during the dragon flag hold.

Common Mistakes

• Bending at the hips or knees instead of keeping your body straight during the dragon flag. • Using momentum to get into position rather than controlled core strength for the dragon flag. • Not having a strong enough grip on the bench, causing your body to slide or lose control.

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