Band Upper Body Resistance Dead Bug
The dead bug with the straight arms holding a band anchored behind the head: the arms stay still against its pull while the legs lower in turn.
How to do it
Setup
On your back, a band anchored low behind the head, its end in both hands over the chest on straight arms, hips and knees at 90°.
Steps
- Pull the band forward with straight arms and hold it over the chest.
- Straighten one leg out low while the other knee stays over the hip.
- Bring it back and lower the other leg; the arms never move.
Common mistakes
Arms drifting back with the band: hold them over the chest. Lower back arching as the leg reaches: stop the leg higher. Rushing the legs: lower each one slowly.
Breathing
Exhale lowering the limbs, inhale returning.
