Dead bug

27 Sep Dead bug

This is one of a number of exercises to strengthen the core safely and with control.

To do the Dead Bug:

• Lie on your back with your back flat against the surface you are lying on
• Lift both hips / knees to 90 degrees and point both arms to the ceiling
• Slowly and in a controlled manor lower one leg towards the floor whilst straightening it and let the opposite arm fall behind your head
• Repeat on the other side.

This will hit your core and particularly strengthen your hip flexors.

If you ever experience pain doing this exercise, stop, and call your osteopath.