Dead Bug

Lying on the back and lowering the arms and legs away while the lower back stays down, a slow floor move that teaches the trunk to brace.

Body part

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Category

Strength

Pattern

Anti-extension

Mainly works

Abdominals

Also

Obliques

Cues

1. Lower back pressed to the floor
2. Reach the opposite arm and leg away
3. Breathe out as you reach