Dead bug
- Basic
- Bodyweight
Lower back on the floor as you extend arm and leg
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Core
How to do it
- Lie on your back with arms and legs up (knees at 90).
- Extend the opposite arm and leg together without touching the floor.
- Return and alternate, keeping the lower back flat.
Common mistakes
- Letting the lower back lift off the floor.
- Going too fast and losing control.
Tips
- Exhale as you extend arm and leg to keep your abs engaged.
- Slow, controlled movement.