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Ipsilateral Dead Bug

IPSILATERAL DEAD BUG

The ipsilateral dead bug exercise is a core endurance exercise that challenges anti-rotation. Squeeze a ball between one hand and knee on the same side. The knee and hand should be in line with the hip and shoulder respectively. Keep a neutral spine as you extend the other arm and leg and hold them just above ground level.

Muscles Involved:

  • Core (Transverse Abdominus, External and Internal Obliques)

Related Conditions:

  • Acute Low Back Pain

  • Hip Spine Syndrome

  • Thoracolumbar Syndrome

  • Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome

Required Exercise Equipment:

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