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Bear crawl

A low crawl on your hands and toes with your knees hovering that builds shoulder strength, coordination and core control.

IntermediateNo equipmentLow impactSuggested: 30 sec

How to do it

  1. Start on all fours, then tuck your toes and lift your knees just off the floor.
  2. Step one hand and the opposite foot forward at the same time.
  3. Repeat with the other hand and foot, keeping your knees low.
  4. Crawl a few steps forward, then crawl backward to where you started.

Alternate sides with each rep.

Form tips

  • Keep your back flat and your hips level with your shoulders.
  • Take small steps so your knees stay close to the floor.

Muscles worked

Neck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: strongChest: not workedBiceps: not workedForearms: not workedAbs: moderateObliques: not workedHip flexors: moderateOuter hips: not workedQuads: moderateInner thighs: not workedCalves: not workedFrontNeck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: strongUpper back: not workedLats: not workedLower back: not workedTriceps: moderateForearms: not workedOuter hips: not workedGlutes: not workedHamstrings: not workedCalves: not workedBack
LightModerateStrong
ShouldersAbsQuadsTricepsHip flexors

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