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Standing Bird-Dog Spine Stabilization (Active Repetitions)

The bird-dog (part of McGill Big 3) builds endurance in spinal extensors, glutes, and deep stabilizers, resisting rotational loads while sparing the lumbar spine. Standing variation, performed as controlled active mobility repetitions.
Powerlifting & Maximal Strength Para Powerlifting (Paralympic Bench Press)
Specification & Key Parameters
4 parameter
Parameter Value Parameter Value
Duration
15 min
Calories
420 KCAL
Level
intermediate
Equipment
Body only

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  1. 1. Starting position: Stand balanced on one leg with a tripod foot base. Soften the supporting knee, brace your core, and hinge slightly at the hips.
  2. 2. Execution: Perform controlled, active repetitions by elevating the opposite arm and leg straight to torso level, pausing 1–2 seconds at full extension before lowering smoothly.
  3. 3. Breathing and safety: Do not hyperextend your leg too high – movement must come from hip extension, not lower back arching. Keep hips and shoulders square to the floor.

Physiological Impact

3%
Heart Rate Impact
4%
Muscle Load
3%
Fatigue Level
3%
Recovery Rate

Caloric Benchmarking

Running 400 kcal
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Swimming 500 kcal
Actual exercise 420 kcal
0 kcal 300 kcal 600 kcal
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