Bear Crawl
Muscle Groups: Abs
Bear Crawl focuses on Abs, with Hips, Quads, Shoulders, Chest, Triceps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Bear Crawl with proper form and technique.
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Start on all fours with hands under shoulders and knees under hips. Keep your back flat and core engaged.
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Lift your knees slightly off the ground and crawl forward by moving opposite hand and foot together (right hand with left foot, then left hand with right foot).
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Continue crawling forward while maintaining a steady rhythm and keeping your hips low.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Bear Crawl safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Engage your core throughout to protect your lower back.
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Avoid arching your back; keep it flat to maintain proper form.
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Move slowly and control your movements to prevent strain.
Secondary Muscles
While Bear Crawl primarily targets Abs , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hips, Quads, Shoulders, Chest, Triceps . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Bear Crawl, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Bear Crawl, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
