Even beginners can do this simple, low-impact ab workout every day to strengthen their deep core and reduce back pain.

One prime example? The “dead bug,” the yoga-class favorite core move has the potential to work your abs to burnout or do… absolutely nothing, depending on your form.

Fitness trainers love the dead bug ab exercise because it's easy on your lower back and works all parts of your core. Here's how to do it properly.

How to do dead bugs Here's guidance from sports scientist, strength and conditioning specialist and WH Fit Squad member Luke Worthington, who regularly programmes this move in for his clients.

The best bodyweight exercises targeting the core include functional, full-core training exercises like the dead bug, bird dog, plank, and more.