Abdominal Breathing Dead Bug - diaphragmatic breathing exercise
Exercise Overview
Abdominal Breathing Dead Bug is a diaphragmatic breathing and core coordination exercise performed in a supported supine position. It is commonly used to improve breathing mechanics, deep abdominal activation, and lumbopelvic control during early rehabilitation.
Muscles Involved
DiaphragmTransversus abdominisInternal obliqueExternal obliquePelvic floor musclesRectus abdominis
Related Conditions
Low back painCore instabilityPostural dysfunctionBreathing pattern dysfunctionLumbopelvic motor control impairment