Dead bugs - core strengthening exercise
Exercise Overview
Dead bugs are a core stabilization exercise used to strengthen the deep abdominal muscles while teaching the trunk to resist unwanted spinal movement. They are commonly prescribed to improve lumbopelvic control and support rehabilitation for low back dysfunction.
Muscles Involved
Transversus abdominisRectus abdominisInternal obliquesExternal obliquesMultifidusHip flexors
Related Conditions
Chronic low back painLumbar instabilityCore weaknessLumbopelvic control deficitsPostural dysfunction