Abs · Body weight · Beginner
How to do Dead Bug
The dead bug is a core stability exercise that targets the abdominal muscles while also engaging the hip flexors and lower back. It is performed lying on your back, alternating arm and leg movements while maintaining a stable core.
- Primary muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Hip flexors and Lower back
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Abs
How to do Dead Bug, step by step
- Lie flat on your back with your arms extended towards the ceiling.
- Bend your knees and lift your legs off the ground, creating a 90-degree angle at your hips and knees.
- Engage your core and lower back to press your lower back into the ground.
- Slowly lower your right arm and left leg towards the ground, keeping them straight and hovering just above the floor.
- Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position.
- Repeat the movement with your left arm and right leg.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Dead Bug works your abs as the main mover, with help from your hip flexors and lower back.
Track Dead Bug in SPLYT
Dead Bug is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
