bear crawl
bear crawl is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Step:1 Start on all fours with your hands directly under your shoulders and your knees directly under your hips.
Step 2
Step:2 Lift your knees slightly off the ground, keeping your back flat and your core engaged.
Step 3
Step:3 Move your right hand and left foot forward simultaneously, followed by your left hand and right foot.
Step 4
Step:4 Continue crawling forward, alternating your hand and foot movements.
Step 5
Step:5 Maintain a steady pace and keep your core tight throughout the exercise.
Step 6
Step:6 Continue for the desired distance or time.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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