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Instructions:

  • 1Place your dominant hand high on the pole with an overhand grip
  • 2Place your other hand vertically down the pole with a thumb up grip
  • 3Engage your core pushing your body away from the pole with your bottom hand while pulling with your top hand
  • 4Slowly lift your legs up to a horizontal position
  • 5Lower your body back again in a controlled manner

Tips:

  • Keep your arms and torso as straight as possible
  • Elevate your body with your core, not your arms
  • Take time to progress through the stages so as not to strain yourself
  • Ensure proper warm up and stretching before beginning to prevent injuries

Flag Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs