Dead Bug
Core Intermediate Bodyweight

Dead Bug

The dead bug is an anti-extension core exercise that teaches you to maintain a neutral spine while moving your limbs. It's excellent for building core stability.

Muscles Worked

How to Perform Dead Bug

  1. 1
    Lie on your back with arms extended toward the ceiling.
  2. 2
    Raise your legs with knees bent at 90 degrees (tabletop position).
  3. 3
    Press your lower back firmly into the floor—this is your starting position.
  4. 4
    Slowly extend your right arm behind you while straightening your left leg.
  5. 5
    Keep your lower back pressed into the floor throughout the movement.
  6. 6
    Return to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side.
  7. 7
    Move slowly and controlled—if your back arches, you've gone too far.

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