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Dead Bug

Rectus Abdominis · secondary: Transverse Abdominis, Hip Flexors
Core beginner Home / Gym bodyweight / mat
Sets × Reps
3 × 10-12 each side
Rest
30s
Est. Calories
~4/min
Muscle Group
Core
Starting Position

Lie or brace in the starting position with the lower back gently pressed toward the floor.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Lie on your back, arms up, knees bent at 90°.

2. Lower one arm and the opposite leg toward the floor without arching the back.

3. Return and repeat on the other side.

Breathing

Breathe steadily throughout; never hold your breath during the hardest part.

Common Mistakes

Yanking the neck, using momentum instead of the core, and letting the lower back arch.

Safety Tips

Stop if you feel it in the lower back rather than the abs; reduce range of motion first.

Variations

Beginner: Move only the legs, arms stay up.

Intermediate: As described.

Advanced: Add a light dumbbell/band for resistance.

Equipment Not Available? Try Instead
Plank
Transverse Abdominis
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Bicycle Crunch
Obliques
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