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Dead bug

At home Everyone

EasyAbout 4 minOn your own

Trunk control lying on your back: the arms and legs move while the lower back stays still.

Video: Muscle & Strength

Set up

Lie on your back, arms up, knees bent at 90 degrees over the hips.

You need: A mat

Steps

  1. Press the lower back into the floor
  2. Lower one arm and the opposite leg towards the floor
  3. Return and swap sides

Coaching points

Adjust it

Easier

Move only the legs, or only the arms.

Harder

Hold a light weight, or pause at the bottom.