The bird dog exercise works the erector spinae, rectus abdominis, and glutes. This allows for correct movement, control, and stability of the whole body. It's an ideal exercise for people with low back concerns, including hypermobility, and it can help to develop good balance and posture.

What does a bird dog do?

A bird dog looks for motivated sellers or undervalued properties intending to pass the deal on to a real estate investor in exchange for a percentage or fee. The term "bird dog" is a reference to hunting dogs that point to the location of birds and retrieve any birds the hunter successfully shoots.

Do bird dogs work obliques?

Bird dog also puts tons of other muscles to work that allow you to stabilize while moving in this position, including the hamstrings, obliques, piriformis (a deep butt muscle that connects your sacrum to the top of your femur), pelvic floor muscles, serratus (muscles that wrap from the sides of your rib cage back ...