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Glossary · Calisthenics

What is Dragon Flag?

A core exercise lowering the straight body from a shoulder anchor.

In context

Dragon Flag is a key concept in calisthenics. A core exercise lowering the straight body from a shoulder anchor. Knowing what it means — and how it connects to the rest of your training — turns it from jargon into something you can actually use in the gym.

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Common questions.

What does dragon flag mean?

A core exercise lowering the straight body from a shoulder anchor.

What category does dragon flag belong to?

Dragon Flag is a term from calisthenics in strength and fitness training. Browse more calisthenics terms in the Nishaana glossary.

Why does dragon flag matter for training?

Understanding dragon flag helps you train and program more deliberately — it is one of the ideas that separates guessing from a real, repeatable system.

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