Luckily, this episode ofThe Right Waydoes just that.

2 common mistakes in bird dog

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You hyperextend your back as you extend your arms and legs.

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This puts more strain onto the lumbar vertebrae, which can cause low back pain, Agenor says.

You hunch your arm up to your ear.

She says this causes more neck compression, and you miss out on the length of the bird dog.

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Then extend one leg back into space and reach the opposite arm forward.

To see Agenors tips in action, watch the video above.

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