Exercise | 1 min | Sports Training, Injury Prevention & Management, Track & Field

SI Join and Pelvic Stability Maintenance Exercise: Dead Bug With Hold

Lay on your back with arms up toward the ceiling and knees at 90°, press your low back to the floor and squeeze your belly. Extend opposite arm and leg while keeping your back flat and foot off the ground around 6 inches. Hold the extended position before returning to the starting position and switching sides. Increase length of hold for difficulty.

Nadia Perez
Nadia Perez
Girls Tennis Athletic Trainer

Reps: 2-3 sets × 6-8 reps per side (3-5 sec hold to begin) and progress to 10-20 second holds over time