The bird dog's first step: on hands and knees, one arm or one leg reaches out at a time while the other three stay planted, so the back learns to stay still before the opposite arm and leg lift together.
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Bird dog family
These tiers compare demands within this family, not universal safety or a mandatory sequence. Load, range, balance and your circumstances can change difficulty. Choose deliberately; pain does not select a progression.
The bird dog's first step: on hands and knees, one arm or one leg reaches out at a time while the other three stay planted, so the back learns to stay still before the opposite arm and leg lift together.
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No universal dose is assigned. Choose a manageable amount for your current capacity, leave room for controlled repetitions, and allow recovery. A clinician’s individual plan takes priority.
This is movement education, not an assessment or treatment prescription. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, dizziness, numbness or tingling; seek individual guidance for symptoms, injury or restrictions.
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No variation is labeled clinically validated.