"Unlocking Core Strength and Alleviating Lower Back Pain: Mastering the Art of Dead Bugs"
Physical therapist Aaron Horschig suggests a different approach to performing the dead bug exercise for improved core stability and prevention of lower back pain. Rather than pulling the belly button in and flattening the lower back, Horschig advises maintaining a truly neutral spine with a slight curvature in the lower back. He recommends using a hand underneath the lower back and practicing diaphragmatic breathing to ensure proper form and engagement of core muscles. Various dead bug variations, such as the standard, weighted, and banded versions, are also suggested for added challenge.