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Dead Bug - Legs Horizontal
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- HOW: Start this exercise on your back in a 90/90 position of your knees and hips. Keep the small of your back pushed into the floor by activating your core. While maintaining core activation extend your legs out one at a time. The closer your feet are towards the floor the more challenging this exercise will be on your core.
- FEEL: You should feel the abdominal muscles engaging while you perform this exercise.
- COMPENSATION: Do not arch the back as you perform this exercise.
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