May 28, 2024 · Performed correctly, the dead bug encourages the deep, stabilizing muscles of your low back, abdominals, and hips to engage, preventing your back from twisting or arching …

Oct 28, 2025 · Unlike traditional crunches, which primarily target the rectus abdominis, the dead bug exercise engages deep core muscles such as the transversus abdominis, internal …

Dec 4, 2025 · What primary muscles does the dead bug exercise target? The dead bug primarily targets the core muscles, including the rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis, and obliques.

The Dead Bug is a foundational exercise performed lying supine with arms extended toward the ceiling and knees bent at a 90-degree angle. This movement involves slowly lowering the …

Aug 22, 2025 · The dead bug exercise strengthens your core muscles, which includes your abdominals, low back and pelvic floor muscles. While the move targets the entire abdominal …

Aug 11, 2024 · Side Plank Hip Abduction: Strengthen Your Glutes & Core! The dead bug works the core muscles primarily although other muscles are involved in this movement as well. The …

Nov 6, 2025 · Unlike more advanced exercises such as bicycle crunches and Russian twists, which require a certain level of core strength to perform correctly, the dead bug targets the …

Dead Bug is an isolation exercise that primarily targets the core, while also engaging the hip flexors, lower back, shoulders, and glutes for support and stabilization. It is a beginner-level …

Although the dead bug exercise belongs in the category of core strengthening moves, it does much more than that, according to Bill Kelley, D.P.T., C.S.C.S. In addition to recruiting the hip …

Aug 15, 2024 · When performed correctly, the dead bug will target your lower abs much more than sit-ups. This is because of the positioning of the legs and back as you carry out the reps. …