Exercises / Intermediate
Tucked flag raises
- Obliques
- Abs
- Anterior Deltoid
- Biceps
- Lats
- Triceps
- Upper Chest
- Upper Trapezius
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 8
- Equipment
- Swedish ladder
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Use your legs to thrust yourself into a flag position with your legs tucked in.
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
Abs
Anterior Deltoid
Biceps
Lats
Triceps
Upper Chest
Upper Trapezius
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength25
- Explosivity15
- Technique35
- Cardio5
- Mobility25
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