Negative Dragon Flag

Negative Dragon Flag demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Lie down on your back on a flat and sturdy surface
  • 2Reaching behind your head, grab hold of something strong and fixed
  • 3Raise your body off the ground, keeping it straight, until only your shoulders and upper back are on the ground
  • 4Lower your body in a controlled manner until it's parallel to the ground again
  • 5Bring your body back to the starting position and repeat

Tips:

  • Ensure to keep your body straight throughout the exercise
  • Control your body on the way down to really work your abdominal muscles
  • Breath out as you lift your body, and breathe in as you lower it
  • You can make the exercise more challenging by pausing for a second at the bottom

Negative Dragon Flag Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs