Your body is a big X shape, and your core is at the center of it. Your core muscles work in two ways: they move your spine (twisting, flexing, etc.) and prevent movement (stabilizing). Dead bugs challenge your stabilization muscles by using each line of the X like a pry bar trying to open up your abs.

How to do Dead Bugs:

1. Lay on your back and take a diaphragmatic breath. Contract your abs on the exhale and hold the contraction while breathing behind the tension.

2. Reach your arms and legs to the ceiling.

3. Lower one leg (or opposite limbs) toward the ground while keeping your spine/pelvis stable.

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