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Bodyweight Deadbug Alternating

  • Beginner
  • Abdominals

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Setup instructions

1) Start by lying on your back and plant the feet on the floor.

2) Lift your legs up (so they're vertical) and bend your knees so the back of the calves are parallel to the floor (the knees should be bent at right angles).

3) Raise your arms up straight towards the ceiling.

Perform instructions

1) Slowly lower and extend the left leg and right arm so they're hovering off the ground. The leg and arm should be reaching in opposite directions.
Note: The remaining arm and leg should not move (do not see-saw)

2) Pause and return to the starting position.

3) Repeat on the other side & then for required reps.

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Health benefits

Recovery · Flexibility · Muscular Endurance

Skills

Balance · Coordination

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