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Exercise lesson

Dead bug

Use the short approved-video slot when it is published. Until then, follow the written form cues, voiceover script, and level adjustment below.

Lesson 05 · Beginner

Dead bug

Build trunk control while the arms and legs move without the low back taking over.

Form cues

  • Start with ribs gently down.
  • Move one limb slowly at a time.
  • Keep the range small enough to stay in control.

Common mistakes

  • Arching the low back off the floor.
  • Moving both sides too fast.
  • Holding the breath.

Beginner adjustment

Regression: keep knees bent and move only the arms or tap one heel. Progression: reach the opposite arm and leg farther, or add a light band pull-down.

Captions included with approved video
Transcript preview

A full time-coded transcript will publish with the approved demonstration video. Until then, use the written form cues and adjustment above.

Voiceover cues
  1. Set your ribs gently toward the floor and breathe normally.
  2. Reach one heel or arm away only as far as you can stay steady.
  3. Bring it back with the same slow control.
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