Abs
Dead Bug
Beginner
Bodyweight
Isolation
Abs
How to do it
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Lie on your back with arms pointing at the ceiling and knees bent to 90 degrees.
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Press your lower back flat into the floor and keep it there the whole set.
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Lower your right arm overhead while straightening your left leg.
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Stop before your lower back lifts off the floor.
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Return to the start and repeat with the opposite pair.
Common mistakes
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Letting the lower back lift as the leg extends.
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Moving quickly and losing all control.
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Holding your breath instead of exhaling as you extend.
Tips
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A must-do warm-up before heavy squats and deadlifts.
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If your back lifts, shorten how far the leg travels.
Secondary muscles
Alternatives
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