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Low Back

Bird Dog

Opposite arm and leg reach on hands and knees to build trunk and hip stability.

  • Stability
  • Core
  • Posterior chain

Standard dose

Sets
2
Reps / hold
8 each side
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Form cues

  • Keep hips level
  • Move slowly

How to do it

Follow the steps in order. Move in a comfortable range unless your provider said otherwise.

  1. Start on hands and knees with a neutral spine.
  2. Reach one arm forward and the opposite leg back without rotating the hips.
  3. Pause when the arm, torso, and leg form a long line.
  4. Return and switch sides.