Bird Dog

LumbarStrengthening
Bird Dog

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Description

Adopt a quadruped position while keeping your back straight. Tighten your abs, then lift one leg and the opposite arm until the arm, body, and leg are aligned. Keep your back straight and make sure not to tilt your pelvis to the side during the movement. Then return to the starting position and repeat the exercise on the other side.

Settings

Equipment
No Equipment
Positions
Quadruped Position
Muscle groups
Lumbar extensorsHip extensors
Difficulty
Moderate
Movement
Extension
Contraction mode
Concentric

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