#20 - Dead Bug

× WARNING!!! Please do not perform any of these exercises unless they have been prescribed to you by one of our doctors. When performed correctly, none of these exercises should cause any pain. If you experience any pain or discomfort during or after any exercise, stop immediately and let us know.
Dr. Ezgar performing Dead Bug exersise

Purpose:

To strengthen your abdominals, core muscles, and lower back. Helps decrease back pain and promote spinal stability.

Where to Feel it:

In your abdominal muscles.

Description:

  • Lie on your back with your hips and knees bent and your arms straight out in front of you. Maintain spinal ready position (#104) throughout the exercise.
  • Slowly raise your right arm over your head while you slowly extend your left leg straight out.
  • Return to the starting position and repeat with the left arm and right leg.
  • Begin with arm movements. Progress to leg movements. Final progression is moving both arms and legs as shown above.
  • Remember to always keep breathing!

Reps:

5-20

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