Bird Dog (female)

Bird Dog demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Start on your hands and knees with your knees under your hips and hands under your shoulders
  • 2Slowly extend your left leg behind you while reaching out in front with your right arm
  • 3Maintain your balance and keep your body straight
  • 4Hold this position for a few seconds
  • 5Switch sides and repeat

Tips:

  • Focus on keeping your spine in a neutral position
  • Try to avoid rotating your hips
  • Don't rush through the movements, attempt to control them
  • To make it harder, you can hold the position for longer

Bird Dog Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs