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Bird Dog (Legs Only)

  • Beginner
  • Body weight
  • Lower Back

Setup instructions

1) Get on all fours with your shins and hands shoulder width apart. Try keep the back flat and hands directly under your chest.

Perform instructions

1) Raise your right leg up towards the ceiling - extend your leg behind you.

2) Pause at the top, now bring your leg back down to the floor.

3) Repeat on the other side.

Interests

Build muscle Mobility Posture Over 40's

Health benefits

Flexibility · Strength

Skills

Balance

Peformed by

Leon Ward’s BurnIt
Personal trainer

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