Dragon Flag

A compound bodyweight exercise for the rectus abdominis.

  • Core
  • Bodyweight
  • Compound

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Muscles worked

MainRectus abdominis
AlsoObliques, Latissimus dorsi, Gluteus maximus

Setup

Advanced: earn it with negatives from vertical before attempting full reps.

How to do it well

  • Grip the bench behind the head
  • Body rigid from shoulders to toes
  • Lower the whole line slowly, hips never sagging

Common mistakes

  • Piking at the hips
  • Dropping fast and catching with the back

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.