How to Do the Perfect Bird Dog (Complete Guide)

Want to master the bird dog — the ultimate core stability exercise? You're in the right place.

Perfect Bird Dog Technique

The bird dog is a fundamental core stability exercise that strengthens your deep stabilizing muscles while improving balance and coordination. ChAIron's AI coaching ensures perfect form for maximum stability benefits.

Step-by-Step Form Guide

  1. Starting Position:Start on hands and knees with wrists under shoulders, knees under hips
  2. Extend Opposite Limbs:Simultaneously extend your right arm forward and left leg back
  3. Hold Position:Maintain a straight line from fingertips to toe for 3-5 seconds
  4. Return and Switch:Return to starting position and repeat with opposite limbs

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Lifting arm or leg too high
  • Allowing hips to rotate or tilt
  • Not maintaining neutral spine
  • Moving too quickly through the exercise
  • Not engaging core throughout movement

AI Coaching Benefits

  • Spine alignment and neutrality
  • Hip stability and level positioning
  • Limb extension height and control
  • Core engagement monitoring
  • Balance and stability assessment
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