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Advanced Dead Bug with Pause
Advanced dead bug variation to strengthen the core with demanding stability.
2
Sets
14
Reps
80s
Duration
25s
Rest
7/10
RPE
📖 Detailed description
Lie on your back, arms pointing to the ceiling, knees at 90 degrees. Slowly extend one arm and the opposite leg, hold a controlled pause for 1-2 seconds, then return. Alternate without letting your lower back peel off the floor.
💡 Execution tips
- Exhale as you extend and lock your core before returning.
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Lower back peeling off the floor, throwing legs out too fast, tense neck.
🔀 Variants
- Intermediate version without pause