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Other names of exercise
BK bird dog
Description of exercise
BK bird dog exercise, also known as the “Bird Dog” or “Opposite Arm and Leg Raise,” is a core strengthening exercise that targets the muscles in the back, abdominals, and glutes. To perform this exercise, start on all fours with your hands directly under your shoulders and your knees under your hips. Engage your core and lift your right arm and left leg off the ground, keeping them parallel to the floor. Hold for a few seconds, then lower back down and repeat on the opposite side. This exercise helps improve balance, stability, and posture while also toning and strengthening the core muscles. It can be modified for beginners or made more challenging for advanced fitness levels.
Do each time for how long
Do this for 10 times, or do as many times instructed by your doctor.
Do daily for how many time
Do daily two times, or do as per instructed by your doctor.
Do for how many days
Do for two to three weeks, or do upto days told by your doctor.
Begin on stomach, raise up to hands and knees.
Extend left arm and right leg, hold 5 seconds.
Return to 4 point.
Extend right arm and left leg, hold 5 seconds.
Repeat sequence.
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Video Tutorial
VIDEO
Body Part
Lumbar, Abdominal, Hip, Knee
Type of Muscles
Abdominal, Back, Gluteal, Hamstring
Category of Exercise
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Type of Exercise
AROM
Body Position
Kneeling
Difficulty Level
Medium
Direction of Exercise
Flextion, Extenstion
Type of Action
Extension, Abduction, Hyperextension
Benefits of exercise
According to scientific research, this exercise helps in the body per below(ME/1)
Stronger core
Improved balance
Increased hip mobility
Toned arms and shoulders
Better posture
Increased back strength
Improved coordination
Enhanced athletic performance
Reduced risk of injury
Improved overall body stability
When to avoid this exercise
The BK bird dog exercise should be avoided if you have any pre-existing injuries or conditions that may be aggravated by the movement. This includes any issues with your spine, shoulders, or hips. It is also not recommended for pregnant women or individuals with high blood pressure. If you experience any pain or discomfort during the exercise, it is important to stop and consult with a medical professional. Additionally, if you are new to exercising or have a weak core, it is best to work on building strength and stability before attempting the BK bird dog. Always listen to your body and modify or avoid the exercise if needed.
Precautions
As per several scientific studies, some precautions need to be taken while doing this exercise such as(ME/2)
Keep hips level.
Helpful in Diseases
Back pain
Sciatica
Scoliosis
Herniated disc
Degenerative disc disease
Osteoarthritis
Fibromyalgia
Muscle imbalances
Postural dysfunctions
Sports injuries
Repetitive strain injuries
Neck pain
Shoulder pain
Hip pain
Knee pain
Ankle pain
Foot pain
Plantar fasciitis
Achilles tendonitis
Shin splints
IT band syndrome
Patellofemoral pain syndrome
Rotator cuff injuries
Tennis elbow
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Thoracic outlet syndrome
Frozen shoulder
Whiplash
TMJ disorders
Balance and stability issues
Muscle weakness
Joint stiffness
Poor posture
Muscle tension
Inflammation
Chronic pain
Nerve impingement
Disc bulge/protrusion
Spinal stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
Sciatic nerve compression
Lumbar radiculopathy
Cervical radiculopathy
Thoracic outlet compression
Myofascial pain syndrome
Piriformis syndrome
Tight hip flexors
Weak gluteal muscles
Imbalanced core muscles
Poor spinal alignment
Muscle spasms
Muscle strains
Ligament sprains
Tendinitis
Bursitis
Plantar fasciosis
Achilles tendinosis
Stress fractures
Osteoporosis
Osteopenia
Osteomalacia
Osteochondrosis
Osteochondritis dissecans
Osteophytes
Osteomyelitis
Osteosarcoma
Osteochondral defects
Osteitis pubis
Osteitis condensans ilii
Osteitis pubica
Osteochondral lesions
Osteoarthritis of the spine
Osteoarthritis of the hip
Osteoarthritis of the knee
Osteoarthritis of the shoulder
Osteoarthritis of the elbow
Osteoarthritis of the wrist
Osteoarthritis of the hand
Osteoarthritis of the ankle
Osteoarthritis of the foot
Osteoarthritis of the toes
Osteoarthritis of the fingers
Osteoarthritis of the thumb
Osteoarthritis of the neck
Osteoarthritis of the jaw
Osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint
Osteoarthritis of the sacroiliac joint
Osteoarthritis of the sternoclavicular joint
Osteoarthritis of the costochondral joints
Osteoarthritis of the intervertebral joints
Osteoarthritis of the facet joints
Osteoarthritis of the sacroiliac joints
Osteoarthritis of the coccyx
Osteoarthritis of the pubic symphysis
Osteoarthritis of the interphalangeal joints
Osteoarthritis of the metacarpophalangeal joints
Osteoarthritis of the metatarsophalangeal joints
Osteoarthritis of the acromioclavicular joint
Osteoarthritis of the glenohumeral joint
Osteoarthritis of the sternoclavicular joint
Osteoarthritis of the sternoclavicular joints
Osteoarthritis of the costochondral joints
Osteoarthritis of the intervertebral joints
Osteoarthritis of the facet joints
Osteoarthritis of the sacroiliac joints
Osteoarthritis of the coccyx
Osteoarthritis of the pubic symphysis
Osteoarthritis of the interphalangeal joints
Osteoarthritis of the metacarpophalangeal joints
Osteoarthritis of the metatarsophalangeal joints
Osteoarthritis of the acromioclavicular joint
Osteoarthritis of the glenohumeral joint
Osteoarthritis of the sternoclavicular joint
Osteoarthritis of the sternoclavicular joints
Osteoarthritis of the costochondral joints
Osteoarthritis of the intervertebral joints
Osteoarthritis of the facet joints
Osteoarthritis of the sacroiliac joints
Osteoarthritis of the coccyx
Osteoarthritis of the pubic symphysis
Osteoarthritis of the interphalangeal joints
Osteoarthritis of the metacarpophalangeal joints
Osteoarthritis of the metatarsophalangeal joints
Osteoarthritis of the acromioclavicular joint
Osteoarthritis of the glenohumeral joint
Osteoarthritis of the sternoclavicular joint
Osteoarthritis of the sternoclavicular joints
Osteoarthritis of the costochondral joints
Osteoarthritis of the intervertebral joints
Osteoarthritis of the facet joints
Osteoarthritis of the sacroiliac joints
Osteoarthritis of the coccyx
Osteoarthritis of the pubic symphysis
Osteoarthritis of the interphalangeal joints
Osteoarthritis of the metacarpophalangeal joints
Osteoarthritis of the metatarsophalangeal joints
Osteoarthritis of the acromioclavicular joint
Osteoarthritis of the glenohumeral joint
Osteoarthritis of the sternoclavicular joint
Osteoarthritis of the sternoclavicular joints
Osteoarthritis of the costochondral joints
Osteoarthritis of the intervertebral joints
Osteoarthritis of the facet joints
Osteoarthritis of the sacroiliac joints
Osteoarthritis of the coccyx
Osteoarthritis of the pubic symphysis
Osteoarthritis of the interphalangeal joints
Osteoarthritis of the metacarpophalangeal joints
Osteoarthritis of the metatarsophalangeal joints
Osteoarthritis of the acromioclavicular joint
Osteoarthritis of the glenohumeral joint
Osteoarthritis of the sternoclavicular joint
Osteoarthritis of the sternoclavicular joints
Osteoarthritis of the costochondral joints
Osteoarthritis of the intervertebral joints
Osteoarthritis of the facet joints
Osteoarthritis of the sacroiliac joints
Osteoarthritis of the coccyx
Osteoarthritis of the pubic symphysis
Osteoarthritis of the interphalangeal joints
Osteoarthritis of the metacarpophalangeal joints
Osteoarthritis of the metatarsophalangeal joints
Osteoarthritis of the acromioclavicular joint
Osteoarthritis of the glenohumeral joint
Osteoarthritis of the sternoclavicular joint
Osteoarthritis of the sternoclavicular joints
Osteoarthritis of the costochondral joints
Osteoarthritis of the intervertebral joints
Osteoarthritis of the facet joints
Osteoarthritis of the sacroiliac joints
Osteoarthritis of the coccyx
Osteoarthritis of the pubic symphysis
Osteoarthritis of the interphalangeal joints
Osteoarthritis of the metacarpophalangeal joints
Osteoarthritis of the metatarsophalangeal joints
Osteoarthritis of the acromioclavicular joint
Osteoarthritis of the glenohumeral joint
Osteoarthritis of the sternoclavicular joint
Osteoarthritis of the sternoclavicular joints
Osteoarthritis of the costochondral joints
Osteoarthritis of the intervertebral joints
Osteoarthritis of the facet joints
Osteoarthritis of the sacroiliac joints
Osteoarthritis of the coccyx
Osteoarthritis of the pubic symphysis
Osteoarthritis of the interphalangeal joints
Osteoarthritis of the metacarpophalangeal joints
Osteoarthritis of the metatarsophalangeal joints
Osteoarthritis of the acromioclavicular joint
Osteoarthritis of the glenohumeral joint
Osteoarthritis of the sternoclavicular joint
Osteoarthritis of the sternoclavicular joints
Osteoarthritis of the costochondral joints
Osteoarthritis of the intervertebral joints
Osteoarthritis of the facet joints
Osteoarthritis of the sacroiliac joints
Osteoarthritis of the coccyx
Osteoarthritis of the pubic symphysis
Osteoarthritis of the interphalangeal joints
Osteoarthritis of the met
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