Dead Bug Exercise in Livonia, MI | Life in Motion Chiropractic

The Dead bug is a staple in the core-strengthening regimen. It is made up of three phases that get progressively more difficult. Begin with Phase 1 and progress to Phase 3 as you feel more comfortable.

Directions

Dead Bug Phase 1

Begin by lying on your back with arms and legs extended upward but knees bent to 90 degrees
Extend one arm away from your body until it is a few inches off the ground
Bring it back to neutral
Repeat with the opposite arm
While doing this, focus on breathing through the stomach.

Dead Bug Phase 2

Begin in the starting position for Phase 1
The arms remain neutral
Extend one leg outward until your heel is just a few inches off the ground
Slowly bring back to neutral
Repeat with the other leg

Dead Bug Phase 3

Begin in the starting position for Phases 1 and 2
Phase 3 is a combination of Phases 1 and 2 simultaneously
Extend one arm and the opposite leg until each is a few inches off the ground
Return to a neutral position
Proceed with the opposite limbs

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References:

Seo K, Park K. The effect of trunk stabilization circuit exercise using a rubber mat on the thickness and white area index of transverse abdominis in healthy young adults. J Phys Ther Sci. 2018 Jun;30(6):892-895. doi: 10.1589/jpts.30.892. Epub 2018 Jun 12. PMID: 29950787; PMCID: PMC6016312.

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