Bird Dog - core strengthening exercise for beginners
Exercise Overview
Bird Dog is a beginner core strengthening and spinal stabilization exercise commonly used in rehabilitation. It helps improve trunk control, coordination, and postural stability while placing relatively low strain on the low back.
Muscles Involved
Transversus abdominisMultifidusErector spinaeGluteus maximusGluteus mediusDeltoidShoulder stabilizers
Related Conditions
Non-specific low back painCore weaknessLumbar instabilityPostural dysfunctionDeconditioningBalance and coordination deficits