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Abs

Dead Bug

Dead bug

Beginner Bodyweight

Execution (step by step)

1

Lie on your back, arms straight up, hips and knees at 90 degrees.

2

Actively press your lower back flat against the floor -- this is the core of the exercise.

3

Slowly lower the opposite arm and leg toward the floor simultaneously.

4

Keep the lower back in contact with the floor at all times -- stop as soon as it lifts off.

5

Return to the starting position and repeat with the other side.

6

Exhale while extending for extra core tension.


Muscles

Primary

transverse abdominisrectus abdominis

Supporting

core

Programming

Strength 3 sets x 6-8 reps per side
Hypertrophy 3 sets x 10-12 reps per side
Endurance 3 sets x 15 reps per side

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