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Dead Bug
Muscles involved
The dead bug lowers opposite arm and leg while lying on your back. It trains deep core control and keeps your lower back safe.
How to do it
- Lie on your back with your arms extended towards the ceiling and your legs at 90°.
- Simultaneously extend the opposite arm and leg without arching your back.
- Hold for one second in the extension, keeping your abdomen firm.
- Return to the center and alternate the movement with the opposite side.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep the lower part of your back pressed against the floor. - Extend the opposite arm and leg in a controlled manner. - Do not fully extend your leg if you feel discomfort in your lumbar region.
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PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Dead Bug: which muscles does it work?
Dead Bug mainly works: Abs, Obliques. It also involves: Rectus abdominis, Iliopsoas.
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