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Bird dog

Trains trunk control and balance

How to do it

  1. 1Start on hands and knees with a flat back.
  2. 2Slowly reach one arm forward and the opposite leg back until they are level with your body.
  3. 3Keep your hips level and your tummy gently braced. Hold 5 seconds.
  4. 4Return and repeat with the other arm and leg.

If balance is hard, start by lifting only the arm or only the leg.

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