Deadbug Level 5: Ipsilateral Limb Lower
The deadbug exercise is an effective movement designed to engage and strengthen the muscles around the hip, pelvis and trunk. The Ipsilateral Limb Lower builds off of our foundation of diaphragmatic breathing and works on maintain a strong core position while moving our limbs – an important skill for our day-to-day activities as well as sport. Ipsilateral means “same side” so you are moving the right leg and right arm together, and then alternating with the left leg and left arm.
You can find all the progressions for the popular dead bug exercise here
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