Side Plank With Reach Under
Side Plank with Reach strengthens your core without stressing your back. The added upper-body movement increases the demand placed on the shoulders and triceps.
BEGINNER
Dead Bug
Dead Bug is a popular 'core' exercise used to target the trunk muscles (erector spinae, obliques, rectus abdominis, and transverse abdominis), which together provide a strong base for our moving limbs so we can maintain good form whilst running.
Instructions
- Lie on your back with your arms fully extended by your sides. Bend your knees and lift them up so your hips and thighs form a 90-degree angle, and your calves are parallel to the floor. This is your starting position.
- Squeeze your core and stretch one arm up and behind your head as you stretch the opposite leg. Don't let your foot touch the floor. Return to the starting position to repeat on the other side.
Tips
- Don't let your lower back break contact with the floor. Keep your lower back pressed down and your abs tight.
Alternative Exercises
Heel Taps
A core and oblique-focused exercise performed by reaching side-to-side to tap your heels while maintaining a crunch position, enhancing trunk stability, coordination, and abdominal endurance.
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