How to do the bird dog stretch

Instructions for bird dog:

Start on your hands and knees with your knees hip-width apart and hands about shoulder-width apart.
Engage your core to simultaneously extend your left arm straight out in front of you and your right leg straight back behind you.
Keep your hips squared and try to form a straight line all the way from your left hand to your right foot.
Hold the position.

What does bird dog help with?

Strength

What areas does bird dog exercise?

Glutes, Lower Back, Shoulders

How is bird dog performed?

Isometrics

When should you avoid bird dog?

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