Dead Bug

Build core stability and coordination with this floor-based drill.

Dead Bug is a functional core drill that improves coordination, posture, and spinal stability. It’s commonly used in rehab and training for all levels.

Instructions

  1. Lie on your back with your arms reaching toward the ceiling and knees bent at 90 degrees.
  2. Press your lower back into the floor and engage your core.
  3. Slowly extend one leg and the opposite arm until they hover just above the ground.
  4. Maintain tension in your core and keep your back flat throughout the movement.
  5. Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
  6. Alternate sides for the desired number of reps.

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