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The dead bug exercise is aptly named because it imitates the actions of a dying bug. Apart from the name it's a great exercise for working the whole abdominal region. Dead bugs also improve coordination of movement between the arms and legs. Below you'll find a video guide and step by step instructions that describe the correct technique for performing dead bug exercises.
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Abdominals
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Obliques
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Dead Bug Steps:
Lie flat on your back on a gym mat.
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Suck in the abdominals and push the lower back into the floor.
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Raise your legs, arms, head and shoulders off the floor so they are pointing towards the ceiling.
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Simultaneously lower the leg and arm on one side until they are inline with the body.
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Then simultaneously raise them back again to the start position.
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Repeat for the leg and arm on the other side.
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Top Tip:If you find this exercise a strain on the lower back, then bend the knees to reduce the load.
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