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Bear Crawl
Muscles involved
The bear crawl moves you on hands and feet with your knees just off the floor. It builds full-body strength, core control and coordination.
How to do it
- Position yourself on all fours with knees at 90 degrees and hands under shoulders.
- Advance by simultaneously moving your left hand and right leg.
- Continue alternating hand and opposite leg.
- Maintain a coordinated and controlled movement.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your core active and back straight during the movement. - Advance in a coordinated manner, moving hand and opposite leg simultaneously. - Maintain a constant and controlled rhythm.
Difficulty
PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Bear Crawl: which muscles does it work?
Bear Crawl mainly works: Quadriceps, Abs, Obliques. It also involves: Rectus abdominis, Gluteus maximus, Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Short adductor, Long adductor, Iliopsoas, Tensor fasciae latae, Latissimus dorsi, Pectoralis major sternal head, Triceps brachii, Brachioradialis.
What is Bear Crawl good for?
The bear crawl moves you on hands and feet with your knees just off the floor. It builds full-body strength, core control and coordination.
How do you do Bear Crawl with proper form?
- Keep your core active and back straight during the movement. - Advance in a coordinated manner, moving hand and opposite leg simultaneously. - Maintain a constant and controlled rhythm.
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