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How to do Bird Dog

Primary muscle: Core · Secondary: Glutes, Back

CoreBeginnerBodyweightIsolation

Step-by-step

  1. Get into a quadruped position with your hands directly under your shoulders and knees under your hips.
  2. Brace your abs to keep your spine in a neutral position.
  3. Extend the opposite arm and leg at the same time until they are parallel to the floor.
  4. Hold for 2 seconds while keeping your hips and shoulders level with the floor.
  5. Bring your arm and leg back under control, then switch sides and continue.

Coaching tip

Imagine a glass of water is balanced on your lower back; extend your arm and leg without moving your torso at all.

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