π¦ββ¬ Bird Dog Exercise Tutorial: Strengthen Your Core, Stabilize Your Back πͺ
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π *Why Bird Dog?*
*Core Stability:* This exercise enhances your ability to maintain a neutral spine while moving, crucial for back pain relief and prevention.
*Safe Progression:* Build from basic to advanced levels at your own pace, ensuring correct form throughout.
π *Tutorial Overview:*
*Level 1:* Start with partial movements of arms or legs.
*Level 2:* Progress to full arm or leg extensions, one at a time.
*Level 3:* Combine arm and leg movements in half reps.
*Level 4:* Full Bird Dog - extend opposite arm and leg fully.
*Level 5-6:* Advance to bear walks, moving forwards, backwards, or sideways for dynamic core engagement.
π§ *Technique Tips:*
*Maintain Neutral Spine:* Use an object on your sacrum to ensure no twisting or arching.
*Engage Core:* Focus on core activation to prevent spine movement.
*Slow & Steady:* Control is key; speed can lead to loss of form.
π« *Progression Note:*
While weights or bands can be used, they're often less effective for core stability at advanced levels. Instead, use Bird Dog as a warm-up leading into other strengthening exercises.
π‘ *Final Thoughts:*
*Versatility:* Perfect for beginners to advanced exercisers, aiding in both rehab and core strength maintenance.
*Complementary Exercises:* Incorporate with squats, hip hinges, and step-ups for a comprehensive back rehab program.
π *Get Started:*
Follow this tutorial to add the Bird Dog to your routine for back health. For more, explore our exercise library or join the Back In Shape Program.
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*Chapters:*
0:00 Introduction
0:25 How To Use This Tutorial
1:37 Main Objectives
3:00 Level One
5:16 Level Two
7:41 Level Three
9:19 Level Four
11:25 Level Five
12:44 Level Six
13:55 Using Weights & Bands
14:51 Expert Strategy
15:55 Overview: Final Thoughts