Exercises / Intermediate
Flag raises
- Obliques
- Lats
- Anterior Deltoid
- Biceps
- Upper Chest
- Triceps
- Abs
- Upper Trapezius
Available on Calisteniapp for iOS and Android.
- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 8
- Equipment
- Swedish ladder
01 / Steps
How to do it
Use your legs to propel yourself into a flag position.
The more controlled you perform the exercise, the more effective it will be.
You don't need to hold the final position, just mark it and come back down.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Obliques
Lats
Anterior Deltoid
Biceps
Upper Chest
Triceps
Abs
Upper Trapezius
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength35
- Explosivity15
- Technique40
- Cardio5
- Mobility25
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