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Bird Dog is a moderate bodyweight exercise. This exercise appears in 43 workouts on StarFit.

Bird Dog demonstrated by Sophie Jones
75s clipSophie Jones

Bird Dog

moderatebalanceIn 43 workouts
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How to Do Bird Dog

  1. 1

    lift the arm, lift the leg

  2. 2

    tapping, basically, the wall with your toes

  3. 3

    we lift the left arm and the right leg together

  4. 4

    Start off with the left leg lifting and lowering

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Try It In a Workout

Workout 4
21 min

Workout 4

gentle·Yoga·Mish Naidoo
Workout 6
21 min

Workout 6

gentle·Yoga·Mish Naidoo
Workout 1
45 min

Workout 1

gentle·Pilates·Jessica Casalegno
Workout 3
47 min

Workout 3

gentle·Pilates·Jessica Casalegno
Workout 8
35 min

Workout 8

gentle·Pilates·Jessica Casalegno
Workout 4
22 min

Workout 4

gentle·Pilates·Bonnie Lyall

Plus 37 more workouts featuring this exercise

Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Bird Dog work?

Bird Dog targets multiple muscle groups.

How do I do Bird Dog with proper form?

Key form cues for Bird Dog: lift the arm, lift the leg tapping, basically, the wall with your toes

What equipment do I need for Bird Dog?

Bird Dog is a bodyweight exercise that requires no equipment. You can do it anywhere with enough space to move comfortably.

Is Bird Dog suitable for beginners?

Bird Dog can be adapted for all levels. Beginners should start slowly, focus on proper form, and listen to their body throughout the movement.