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Dead Bug alternatives

The Dead Bug mainly trains your abs and core. These swaps hit the same muscles, so you don't lose the session.

Bird Dog

Bodyweight · Same core

On all fours, hands under shoulders, knees under hips.

Cue: On all fours, reach opposite arm and leg long, hips level.

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Sit-up

Bodyweight · Same abs

Lie on your back, knees bent, feet flat. Hands crossed on your chest.

Cue: Feet flat, curl up one vertebra at a time, lower slowly.

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Cable Crunch

Cable · Same abs

Kneel facing the high pulley, rope by your head.

Cue: Curl ribs toward pelvis, hips stay still.

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Plank

Bodyweight · Same core

Forearms on the floor, elbows under shoulders, body straight.

Cue: Squeeze glutes, ribs down, breathe.

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