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Dragon Flag demonstration

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Dragon Flag

A demanding core hold performed on a bench: gripping behind your head, you raise your entire body into a rigid straight line supported only by your upper back.

Equipment

Bodyweight

Experience

advanced

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Lower Back · Obliques · Hip Flexors · Deep Core

Instructions

  1. 01

    Lie on a bench and grip it firmly behind your head.

  2. 02

    Raise your body up so only your upper back stays on the bench.

  3. 03

    Keep your body rigid in a straight line.

  4. 04

    Lower your body under control until nearly horizontal.

  5. 05

    Raise back up and repeat.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.