Bird dog, illustrated in 3 steps
Start on hands and knees on a clear, comfortable surface.

Hips, Core

Bird dog

A simple move for your core and back, done on the floor. About 35 seconds.

Position
On the floor
Equipment
None
Time
About 35 seconds
Works
core and back

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How to do bird dog

  1. Set

    Start on hands and knees on a clear, comfortable surface.

  2. 1

    Reach one arm and the opposite leg away.

  3. 2

    Return them to the floor with control.

  4. 3

    Change sides and repeat slowly.

Take care. Keep the movement small if your back feels uncomfortable.

Gentle movement guidance, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Illustration adapted from Everkinetic / Workout Guide by Bryl Lim, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.