Bird Dog: how to do it and form tips

An anti-rotation core exercise on all fours where opposite arm and leg extend simultaneously, training spinal stability.

Form tips

  1. Start on all fours with wrists under shoulders and knees under hips.
  2. Extend opposite arm and leg simultaneously without rotating your hips.
  3. Hold each rep for 2-3 seconds before returning.
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