Dead Bug with Stability Ball Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Rectus Abdominis
Equipment
Stability ball
Body Part
Waist
Primary Muscle
Rectus Abdominis
Secondary Muscles
Iliopsoas, Obliques, Gluteus Maximus
Intensity
medium
Category
strength
Skill Level
beginner
Estimated Calories
3.5
Alternate Names
Dead Bug, Dead Bug Exercise

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Dead Bug with Stability Ball

  1. Lie flat on your back with your arms and legs raised, holding a stability ball between your hands.
  2. Slowly lower your right arm and left leg towards the floor without touching it, keeping your back flat.
  3. Return to the starting position and repeat with the opposite arm and leg.
  4. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

  • Arching the back instead of keeping it flat.
  • Using momentum rather than controlled movements.
  • Not engaging the core properly.

Modifications

  • Perform with feet on the floor instead of on the stability ball.
  • Reduce the range of motion if necessary.

Tips

  • Keep your lower back pressed against the stability ball.
  • Control your movements to avoid using momentum.
  • Focus on engaging your core throughout the exercise.

Tags

core
stability ball
abs
beginner
strength
coordination

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