Dead Bug with Medicine Ball Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Medicine Ball
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Medicine Ball Dead Bug
How to: Dead Bug with Medicine Ball
- Lie on your back with your knees bent at a 90-degree angle and hold a medicine ball above your chest.
- Slowly extend one leg while lowering the opposite arm to the floor, keeping your back flat.
- Return to the starting position and switch sides.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the lower back to arch away from the floor.
- Rushing through the movement.
- Not engaging the core muscles adequately.
Modifications
- Do the exercise without a medicine ball for a lighter version.
- Reduce the range of motion if experiencing discomfort.
Tips
- Keep your lower back pressed into the ground.
- Perform the movement slowly to maintain control.
- Engage your core throughout the entire movement.
Dead Bug with Medicine Ball Alternatives
Tags
core
abs
strength
waist
fitness
exercise