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Bird Dog

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  • MusclesBack, Core, Glutes
  • EquipmentBodyweight
  • LevelBeginner

How to do it

  1. Start on hands and knees, hands under shoulders and knees under hips.
  2. Brace your core to keep your back flat.
  3. Reach your right arm forward and your left leg back until both are in line with your body.
  4. Pause, return, and switch sides.

Coaching tips

  • Imagine balancing a cup of water on your lower back.

Common mistakes

  • Lifting the leg too high and arching the back.
  • Shifting the hips to one side.

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Stop if you feel sharp pain. If you have an injury or a medical condition, check with your doctor before starting a new exercise.