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Core Strength Exercise: Dead Bug

Dead Bug Exercise
Dec 12, 2022

Core Strength with Dead Bug

Dead bug is a great core strength exercise that can help you get the six-pack you may have wanted. Not only does the dead bug offer an aesthetic boosting outcome, but it also strengthens the abs and core muscles that we use in everyday life. Having a solid core has added benefits to help with your overall stability, strength, and balance! So, get off that couch, and let’s get to it!

How-To Steps:

  1. Lay down on your back with your arms straight in the air and your hips and knees bent to 90 degrees. Before starting, press your low back into the floor – this will help engage your core muscles and stop your back from arching during this exercise. Hold this core engagement for the duration of the exercise.
  2. Slowly drop one arm behind your head while lowering your opposite leg toward the ground. Stop moving your arm and opposite leg before they touch the ground. While this happens your other arm and leg do not move from the starting position.
  3. Return the arm and leg that you lowered down back to the starting position. Repeat step two with your other arm and leg. Continue to alternate sides for 3 sets of 10 repetitions on both sides. Don’t forget to keep breathing while performing the exercise!

Pro Tip: Use a yoga mat on the ground if possible and place a pillow underneath your head for comfort during this exercise!

For the core strength dead bug, Lay down on your back with your arms straight in the air and your hips and knees bent to 90 degrees. Before starting, press your low back into the floor - this will help engage your core muscles and stop your back from arching during this exercise. Hold this core engagement for the duration of the exercise
Next in core strengthen dead bug, lowly drop one arm behind your head while lowering your opposite leg toward the ground. Stop moving your arm and opposite leg before reaching the ground. While this happens your other arm and leg do not move from the starting position.
Next in core strength dead bug, Return the arm and leg that you lowered down back to the starting position. Repeat step two with your other arm and leg. Continue to alternate sides for 3 sets of 10 repetitions on both sides. Don’t forget to keep breathing while performing the exercise!

*Never do an exercise that causes you pain*