What is a bird dog exercise?

The bird dog exercise strengthens your abs and lower back and butt muscles while improving balance. Here's how to perform this abdominal exercise. read more

The bird dog may sound like a dance craze, but its main claim to fame is that it's a bodyweight floor exercise that strengthens the core—more specifically, the abdominal muscles, lower back, butt, and thighs. read more

Learning proper bird dog form is easy with the step by step bird dog instructions, bird dog tips, and the instructional bird dog technique video on this page. The bird dog is a exercise for those with a beginner level of physical fitness and exercise experience. read more

When it comes to learning how to use your core, nothing beats going back to basics with the bird dog. This simple exercise, also known as quadruped, is a staple in every physical therapist's and personal trainer's tool bag for teaching core stability by engaging the abdominals and back muscles simultaneously. read more