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Dead bug

CoreCoreDifficulty ★GymHome / bodyweightClass-style circuitPoolSwim
2.5 MET
≈ 31 kcal per 10 min at 75 kg

How to do it

  1. On your back, arms up, knees over hips.
  2. Extend opposite arm and leg while pressing your lower back into the floor.
  3. Return and switch.

Coaching cues

  • Exhale as you reach
  • Lower back stays down

Common mistakes

  • Arching
  • Rushing

Muscles worked

front view of the muscular system
front
back view of the muscular system
back
  • Core
  • Hip flexors

Primary: Core · Secondary: Hip flexors

Equipment

None