Dead Bug Hold

Isometric hold version of the dead bug that trains the same anti-extension brace without reps

Difficulty

Beginner

Primary muscles

Transverse Abdominis

Secondary muscles

Rectus Abdominis

Equipment

None — bodyweight

How to do it

Lie on your back with arms extended toward the ceiling and knees bent at 90 degrees, shins parallel to the floor. Press your lower back into the floor and hold this dead bug position, breathing steadily without letting your back arch