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Physiotherapist Jennifer Sartor
Updated 24-6-25
1Dead Bug
10 reps
Twice / day
  • Lie on your back with knees bent up.
  • Bring one leg up into tabletop position while also raising the opposite arm to point to the ceiling.
  • Lower both your arm and leg.
  • Repeat on the opposite side.
  • Make sure your core is engaged throughout the movement.
2Bridge [Staggered]
Twice / day
  • Come into a lying position on the mat with the hands by your side.
  • This will reduce the amount of support provided by the upper limb.
  • Bend the knees with the heels in line with the sit bones.
  • Position the feet in a staggered position with the target foot closest to you.
  • Press through the feet to lift the hips up.
  • Focus on keeping the pelvis level.
  • Repeat as per Physiotherapist guidelines.
3Straight Leg Raise
Twice / day
  • Sitting upright with the legs out long or lying flat on your back.
  • Draw the toes back towards the head and engage the quadriceps by pressing the knee into the ground.
  • Turn the toes slightly outwards.
  • Lift and lower the leg.
  • Repeat as per Physiotherapist guidelines.