How to do the Dead Bug

The Dead Bug is a core move. You can do it at home on one mat, with no jumping and nothing that shakes the floor.

• Level 2/5
• Core
• No equipment

Form cues

1. Press your lower back into the floor
2. Slowly reach opposite arm and leg
3. Exhale as you reach

Muscles worked

Core — Keep your lower back on the floor

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More moves for the same area

• Beast HoldLevel 1/5
• Bird DogLevel 2/5
• Forearm PlankLevel 2/5
• Slow Mountain ClimberLevel 2/5
• Suitcase CarryLevel 2/5 · Backpack
• Plank Shoulder TapLevel 3/5

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