How to Do the Dead Bug Exercise
Social media is rife with crazy, seemingly physics-defying ab circuits that promise a chiseled midsection in 15 minutes. While those circuits likely won’t work against your goals, all you really need for a strong core is a handful of simple, yet effective moves like the dead bug exercise. “The dead bug is one of the most effective ways to train the core,” says Allison Tibbs, NASM-certified personal trainer. It’s also great for training proper spine extension to avoid anterior pelvic tilt. Learn how to do the dead bug exercise and how you can benefit from this core-builder. Dead Bug Exercise: Step-by-Step Instructions While performing the dead bug, press your rib cage toward the floor to focus on keeping your core engaged. Lie on your back and seal the space between your back and the floor by tilting your pelvis downward. Lift your feet from the floor and bend your knees so your legs form a 90-degree angle. Reach your arms straight up to the ceiling. Lower your left arm behind your head as you simultaneously extend your right leg long in front of you. Hover both your arm and...
