CoreBeginnerIsolation

Bird Dog

On all fours, reach opposite arm and leg out.

Bird Dog: correct exercise technique

Benefits

  • Back health and stability
  • Coordination

How to do it

  1. Back flat like a table
  2. Reach long, not high
  3. Pause 2 s each rep

Common mistakes

  • Arching the back
  • Hips rotating

Starting prescription

sets
3
reps
8–12
Rest
45 s
Reps in reserve
3

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