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Bird Dog Exercise

Reps
10–15
Video from @onthemovephysio441, not affiliated with Talala

How to do it

  1. 1

    Start on your hands and knees — hands under your shoulders, knees under your hips, back flat like a table.

  2. 2

    Breathe out as you slowly reach your right arm forward and your left leg back at the same time — stretch long.

  3. 3

    Hold for a moment, then breathe in as you bring them back to the start.

  4. 4

    That's one rep — don't let your hips twist or your back arch. Repeat on the other side.

Where you should feel it: Your belly and glutes holding you level.

What your coach says mid-set

  • “Reach long, not high”
  • “Keep your hips level”
  • “Move slowly”

Common mistakes

Lifting your leg too high

Reach your leg long behind you instead of lifting it up. Keep your hips level.

Rocking side to side

Slow down and keep both hips pointing at the floor.

Other versions

  • Bird Dog Hold
  • Band Bird Dog
  • Band Bird Dog Row
  • Bench Supported Bird Dog

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