Negative Dragon Flag Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Tensor Fasciae Latae, Obliques, Quadriceps, Sartorius, Iliopsoas
- Intensity
- high
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- advanced
- Estimated Calories
- 6.5
- Alternate Names
- Negative Flag, Dragon Flag Negative
How to: Negative Dragon Flag
- Lie on a flat surface with your arms extended above your head.
- Engage your core and lift your legs up while simultaneously lowering your torso.
- Aim to bring your body parallel to the ground while keeping your shoulders off.
- Slowly lower your body back to the starting position under control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Not controlling the descent movement.
- Arching the back excessively.
- Engaging the arms rather than focusing on the core.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with knees bent to reduce intensity.
- Use a bench for added support during the movement.
Tips
- Keep your shoulders engaged while performing the negative phase.
- Control your descent to maximize core engagement.
- Avoid using momentum; focus on a slow, controlled movement.
Negative Dragon Flag Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
control
fitness
abs
advanced