More Dead Bugs For Your Abs

Once you have mastered the previous dead bug exercises (see posts http://wellerbodiespersonaltraining.blogspot.com/2013/03/dead-bug-variations.html  http://wellerbodiespersonaltraining.blogspot.com/2013/03/abs-right-way.html) you can progress to even more challenging variations:

1.Lie on an unstable surface such as a foam roller, BOSU, or even a pillow.  Start back with the first progression (find neutral spine, maintain it while moving just the arms or legs), only increase difficulty when you can keep perfect form.

2. Perform the dead bug but move the arms to the side of the body instead of above the head.  Once you are good at this, you can add a dumbbell or medicine ball. 

Correct form is essential; it makes no sense to increase the difficulty if you cannot do the exercise flawlessly.  Challenge yourself, but keep perfect form, and your abs and back will thank you.