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StrengthBody weight

Sliding Leg Bird Dog

Intensity
10–16 reps
MET
3energy expenditure
Type
Strength

Target muscles

  • Glutes25%
  • Lats25%
  • Abs25%
  • Shoulders15%

Supporting muscles

  • Hamstrings
  • Chest
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Press your grounded palm firmly into the floor to stabilize.

  1. 1

    Begin on all fours with your hands under your shoulders and knees under your hips.

  2. 2

    Engage your core and slide one leg back while reaching the opposite arm forward.

  3. 3

    Keep your hips and shoulders square to the ground.

  4. 4

    Hold the extended position for a moment, then return to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat with the opposite arm and leg.

  6. 6

    Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Expert tip

Keep your core engaged and your spine neutral to prevent any arching in your back during the exercise.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Rotating the hips during the reach
  • ✕Sliding the leg too fast without control
  • ✕Bending the extended knee or elbow
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