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Single Leg Water Bottle Dead Bug Crunch

Dead bug with crunch and weight

Core & AbsIntermediateStrengthDead Bug

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: Core
Muscle groupCore & Abs
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeStrength · Dead Bug
Sets & reps4 sets × 15 each side
Estimated calories burned~45 kcal

How to do it

  1. Step 1: Lie on back holding water bottle
  2. Step 2: Extend one arm and opposite leg
  3. Step 3: Crunch while bringing bottle and knee together
  4. Step 4: Return to start
  5. Step 5: Switch sides

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Dead bug with crunch and weight

Common mistakes

Arching lower back

Make it harder

Slower movement

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Standard dead bug

Breathing

Exhale crunching

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