How To Do Bird Dog: Benefits, Modification & Form Tips

When it comes to strengthening the body, training your balance, and improving overall stability—bird dog is one exercise every trainer swears by. That’s because this bodyweight, low-impact fitness move engages your entire core (think abs, back, glutes, and more), plus it puts your upper and lower body to work, too. Here’s how to do this quintessential exercise, as demonstrated by NASM-certified trainer Maeve McEwen, CPT.