What is the name of this exercise?

[Brie]

I've been subbing this exercise my coaches showed me for sit-ups at CF, but nobody really knows what it's called.

Basically, I am on all fours on the floor, and will raise my left arm/right leg up above parallel, put them down, then do right arm/left leg. It works my hamstrings and shoulders.

What is it called?

[keweenawlove]

I do that one all the time but I've never known the name. Now that's going to bug me. Hopefully someone knows the answer!

[Kimsy]

Bird dogs. At least, that's what my gym calls them.

[spunkypenguin]

They have it on the Wii Fit...can't think of what is it called, though! I really like it.

ETA: I just looked it up and apparently they are not very clever - they just call it "arm and leg lift"

[heybabe]

Yep, bird dogs.

[Brie]

LOL @ bird dogs. I like it.

[katinthehat]

It's a very common pilates move and so freaking hard to do and keep your hips stable

[kimsy]

May 12, 2012 18:09:44 GMT -5 @Kimsy said:

Bird dogs. At least, that's what my gym calls them.

I tried to ETA this, but I've been too lazy to create an account, and you can't edit as a guest.

Just saw your ticker and wanted to mention that I did bird dogs as my only core exercise during 3rd tri, and I think it made a huge difference in my recovery. I had a c-section 11 weeks ago, and my ab strength came right back. I've had virtually no pain since 2 weeks pp, and I was able to start core work right away. Keep them up!