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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Abs

Equipment Required

Medicine Ball

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Static

Secondary Muscles

Hip Flexors, Shoulders

Exercise Description

The medicine ball dead bug exercise builds core stability while challenging your coordination. It targets your abs while teaching your body to resist unwanted movement.

How To

1. Lie on your back with arms extended holding a medicine ball above your chest 2. Bend your knees to 90 degrees with shins parallel to the floor 3. Slowly lower your right arm overhead while extending your left leg until it hovers above the ground 4. Hold for 2-3 seconds, then return to the starting position with control 5. Repeat the medicine ball dead bug on the opposite side, alternating arms and legs

Form Tips

• Keep your lower back pressed against the floor throughout the entire medicine ball dead bug movement • Move slowly and with control - this isn't a race, it's about stability • Don't let the medicine ball drift away from your body when lowering your arm • Keep your core tight and breathe steadily during the medicine ball dead bug exercise

Common Mistakes

• Arching your back when extending your limbs - this defeats the purpose of the medicine ball dead bug • Moving too fast and losing control of the medicine ball or your body position • Lowering your leg or arm too far down, which makes it harder to maintain proper form

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