Dead bug
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· drkyleiguchi · 9 exercises · 8fps GIFs
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Dead bug — the most butchered yet most effective core exercise, when done right:
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The dead bug is one of the most butchered core exercises and one of th
The dead bug is one of the most butchered core exercises and one of the most effective
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Once you nail this one Q. Reach your knees up to the ceiling while pre
once you nail this one Q. Reach your knees up to the ceiling while pressing your low back
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Into the floor. Lift your tailbone off the floor, but here's the key.
into the floor. Lift your tailbone off the floor, but here's the key.
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Reach your knees up without letting your thighs move back towards your
Reach your knees up without letting your thighs move back towards your face.
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That's what makes this different than a reverse crunch, and that's wha
That's what makes this different than a reverse crunch, and that's what lights up your lower abs.
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This is also one of the best drills for lumbal pelvic stability, so if
This is also one of the best drills for lumbal pelvic stability, so if you have back pain,
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Save this. Hold for 5 to 10 slow breaths, then progress to alternating
save this. Hold for 5 to 10 slow breaths, then progress to alternating leg extensions.
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Extending your legs away from your body dramatically increases the dif
Extending your legs away from your body dramatically increases the difficulty,
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So go slow and don't let your tailbone touch the floor. Perform sets e
so go slow and don't let your tailbone touch the floor.
Perform sets either to fatigue or form breakdown.