How Bird Dogs Can Help Your Deadlift

Most dismiss bird dogs as simple boring exercises that have no place in the training program of strength athlete - when in reality they can be a great addition.

Bird dogs (when done correctly) teach your body how to properly stabilize the spine & create movement about the extremities. This is the same movement concept we want to see when doing most lifts - especially the deadlift. Using the bird dog as a warm up can help prime your body to perform well during your main lifts (a reason why they're also a part of the McGill Big 3:    • The 3 Best Core Exercises [Do These E...  

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