Muscle Groups Involved
- There were no muscle groups associated with this exercise.
Category
Bodyweight
Highlights
- Maintain a neutral spine throughout the whole movement. Do not arch your back.
- Brace your entire core hard before you even start to move to keep stable.
- Use a book or a box of tissues on your back to ensure you are keeping your hips and back level and steady.
- Think
- Do not look up.
Description
The Bird Dog is a classic exercise that creates core stability, coordinates your core with your limbs and can even relieve back pain. It focuses on your abdominals, obliques, shoulder and hip girdle m
Common Mistakes
Do not twist your hips towards the ceiling or the floor. Prioritize reachin
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Pro Tips
Picture pushing your fingertips as far away from your toes instead of lifti
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Purpose
A tight, toned core helps keep the silhouette slim. By coordinating the upp
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Form
Your spine should stay neutral throughout the entire movement. Ideally your
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