Bird dog
- Movement pattern:
- Core
- Equipment:
- Bodyweight
- Level:
- Beginner
- Primary muscle:
- Core
- Also works:
- Lower back, Glutes
Watch technique video ↗Technique
On all fours, extend opposite arm and leg level with the back. Pause, return without rocking the torso.
Common mistakes
Arching the lower back as the leg extends.
Harder option: Superman hold, Wall-bar oblique (twisting) leg raise
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