Exercise technique

flag

The flag is an advanced bodyweight exercise that targets the abs and requires significant core, shoulder, and grip strength. It involves gripping a vertical pole and lifting the body horizontally, holding a straight line parallel to the ground.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Start by gripping a vertical pole with both hands, palms facing each other, and arms fully extended.
  2. Engage your core and lift your legs off the ground, keeping them straight.
  3. Using your core and upper body strength, raise your legs until they are parallel to the ground.
  4. Hold this position for as long as you can, maintaining a straight body line.
  5. Slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Obliques, Shoulders.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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