Dead Bug Exercise Video (Core Strength)
In this short video personal trainer and fitness guru Hakan Akkus demonstrates and explains the “dead bug” exercise.
The “dead bug” is a fantastic exercise to strengthen the anterior core and teach you the difference between movement at the core and movement at the hip (lumbopelvic dissociation). Understanding how to move your hips without moving excessively through the lumbar spine can help to prevent back injuries.
Key Points for Dead Bug Exercise:
Try to flatten-out your spine by activating your core.
Keep your lower back in contact with the floor throughout the exercise.
Try for 2 – 3 sets of 16 to 50 reps
Hakan Akkus is a Melbourne based fitness coach specialising in strength and conditioning, rehab and mobility. He has 15 years of experience in the industry, working with a wide range of clientele including athletes. Hakan is a passionate rock climber, enjoys the outdoors and scaling cliff faces. His goal is to help people improve their movement, health and to be better at the things they love to do! Hakan can be contacted @hakanakkus_training and @climb_mechanics.
Rinjani Dawn Adventures is a trekking and adventure tour operator based in Senaru, Lombok. We specialise in multi-day Mount Rinjani expeditions, and trekking to Pergasingan Hill, Benang Kelambo and Stokel waterfalls and many other beautiful locations! We created the Mount Rinjani Fitness Guide with Hakan to help our clients prepare for the challenge of climbing Mt Rinjani. We hope it will also serve alpinists and hikers from around the globe in preparation for general non-technical mountain adventures!
Dead Bug Exercise Video (Core Strength)
