Lats Activated Dead Bug

LATS ACTIVATED DEAD BUG

The lats activated dead bug is an exercise that uses a light monster band to recruit the latissimus dorsi for increase core activation. This exercise is best done on a yoga mat or other soft floor surface. Start by looping a band to a stable object behind you at the height of your hands when the arms are extended in front of you. Pull the band down to shoulder height to activates the lats. Brace your core and raise both legs to 90 degrees hip flexion and 90 degrees knee flexion. Slowly extend on leg until it hovers completely above the ground and return it to the bent position. Alternate sides and repeat as required

Muscles involved:

• latissimus dorsi

• core

  • transversus abdominis

Related conditions:

• Acute Low Back Pain

• Hip Spine Syndrome

• Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome

• Thoracolumbar Syndrome

• Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

• Erector Spinae Strain

• Segmental Lumbar Instability

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