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Bird dog

At home Everyone

EasyAbout 4 minOn your own

Balance and trunk control on hands and knees. Good for the lower back.

Video: Muscle & Strength

Set up

Hands under the shoulders, knees under the hips.

You need: A mat

Steps

  1. Reach one arm forward and the opposite leg back
  2. Hold for a second, the back flat
  3. Return and swap

Coaching points

Adjust it

Easier

Move only the arm, or only the leg.

Harder

Hold for three seconds, or touch elbow to knee between reps.