dead bug
dead bug is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Lie on your back with your arms extended toward the ceiling and knees bent at 90 degrees above your hips.
Step 2
Press your lower back gently into the floor and brace your core to keep your spine neutral.
Step 3
Slowly extend your right arm overhead and your left leg forward at the same time without arching your back.
Step 4
Return to the start with control, then repeat on the opposite side.
Step 5
Continue alternating sides while keeping your torso stable and breathing steadily.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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