Dragon Flag demonstration

Dragon Flag

Learn how to do the Dragon Flag with proper form, setup, and execution.

This body weight movement primarily targets waist, including abdominals, abs.

How to Perform Dragon Flag

  1. 1

    Lie on a flat bench and grab the edge behind your head with both hands for support.

  2. 2

    Engage your abs and take a breath.

  3. 3

    Lift your entire body off the bench by pressing through your shoulders, keeping your body in a straight line.

  4. 4

    Slowly lower your body back down while keeping it as straight as possible, stopping just before touching the bench and exhale.

  5. 5

    Hold briefly, then raise back up and breathe in.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions