Supported Variations of the Bird-Dog Exercise The Bird-Dog exercise, (no idea where it got that name come to think of it lol), is a fantastic, anti-rotation, anti-extension exercise that has pounds of research behind it to support those who have low back pain. Not only can it be useful as a rehabilitative exercise, but as a general, sound core exercise as well. Unfortunately, most people end up trying to do more than they can handle and often compensate with excessive rotation and extension of their low back when performing the exercise, specifically when they raise their legs into end range extension. I’m having fun with the harness showing how it can unweight part of the body and allow the user to experience movements and motor control that he/she wouldn’t otherwise have the ability to perform, due to a lack of core strength. Normally I’m unable to perform an ipsilateral Bird Dog, where you raise the arm and the leg on the same side, one of the toughest variations of the Bird-Dog exercise. I’m keeping my back leg on the support beam and could eventually progress to taking my leg off of the beam for my next progression. Even with the leg supported on the beam and the weight assisting me, I could tell that I was close to my maximum and couldn’t hold the position well for long. What variation of the Bird-Dog is your maximum? Aaron or I would be more than happy to help you find yours! #physicaltherapy #fitness #gym #fit #pr1memovement #workout #health #bodybuilding #weightloss #muscle #exercise #strength #fitlife #charlotte #pineville #fortmill #ballantyne #healthylifestyle #gymrat #gymflow #fatloss #getpt1st #freshpt #bizpt #fitnessmotivation #fitnessaddict #strengthofknowledge #instagood#getfit #gymlife (at Anytime Fitness Pineville, NC)
