Dead Bug

Body only Abdominals

The Dead Bug is a strength movement that targets your abdominals. Here's how to do it with clean form.

How to do the Dead Bug

  1. Lie on your back with arms extended toward the ceiling and hips and knees at 90°.
  2. Brace your core and press your lower back flat to the floor — maintain this throughout.
  3. Slowly lower one arm and the opposite leg toward the floor without losing back contact.
  4. Return to start and repeat on the other side.

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