Dead Bug
- Lie on your back. Extend hands straight above towards the ceiling. Bring your knees up to a 90-degree angle. Shins should be parallel to the floor. Exhale and bring hips off the floor.
- Begin by extending one leg forward. The foot should be hovering just above the ground.
- Pause then return the leg to it’s starting position while extending the opposing leg. Keep alternating legs while maintaining a tight core.
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Dead bug is a at-home work out exercise that targets abs. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Hanging windshield wipers, lying single / one leg lifts / raises and battle rope squatting alternating waves are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as dead bug. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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