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Bird Dog Exercise
The bird dog exercise is a foundational movement for back strengthening and pain relief. Emphasizing proper form, it involves extending one arm forward while extending the opposite leg backward, ensuring no tilting occurs. Key tips include keeping the hand in a fist for better neural activation and avoiding excessive arching of the lower back to maintain stability and effectiveness.In this clip
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