Dead Bug
A supine contralateral limb drill that develops anti-extension control while the arms and legs move away from the trunk.
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| Exercise Name | Body Region | Muscles | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dead Bug
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- Anti-extension (Movement Pattern)
A trunk-stability pattern that resists excessive extension of the lumbar spine.
| Exercise | - Dead Bug |
| Force Type | - static |
| Movement Pattern | - Anti-extension |
| Muscles Involved | - 4 |
| Kinetic chain | - open |
| Is compound | - No |
| Laterality | - alternating |
| Contraction Mode | - mixed |
| Body Position | - supine |
| Skill Level | - beginner |
Dead Bug
A supine contralateral limb drill that develops anti-extension control while the arms and legs move away from the trunk.
- Anti-extension (Movement Pattern)
A trunk-stability pattern that resists excessive extension of the lumbar spine.
| Exercise | - Dead Bug |
| Force Type | - static |
| Movement Pattern | - Anti-extension |
| Muscles Involved | - 4 |
| Kinetic chain | - open |
| Is compound | - No |
| Laterality | - alternating |
| Contraction Mode | - mixed |