What muscles does Dead Bug (Bodyweight) work?

Dead Bug (Bodyweight) primarily works the Upper Abs, Lower Abs. Secondary muscles engaged include Obliques, Lower Back.

What equipment do I need for Dead Bug (Bodyweight)?

Dead Bug (Bodyweight) uses Bodyweight. You can track your sets, reps and progress for this exercise in the FitNotes X app.

How do I perform Dead Bug (Bodyweight) with correct form?

1. Lie on back with arms toward ceiling 2. Raise legs with knees at 90 degrees 3. Press lower back firmly into floor 4. Extend opposite arm and leg simultaneously 5. Keep lower back pressed down

Is Dead Bug (Bodyweight) a abs exercise?

Yes, Dead Bug (Bodyweight) is categorized under Abs in the FitNotes X exercise library. Browse more abs exercises at https://fitnotesx.com/exercises/?cat=Abs.

Dead Bug (Bodyweight)

Supine stability exercise with opposite limb movement.

Technique

Lie on back with arms toward ceiling
Raise legs with knees at 90 degrees
Press lower back firmly into floor
Extend opposite arm and leg simultaneously
Keep lower back pressed down
Return to start and alternate
Move slowly with control

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