Exercise technique

bear crawl

The bear crawl is a full-body movement that targets the cardiovascular system while also engaging the core, shoulders, and triceps. It involves crawling on all fours with knees off the ground, requiring coordination and endurance.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Start on all fours with your hands directly under your shoulders and your knees directly under your hips.
  2. Lift your knees slightly off the ground, keeping your back flat and your core engaged.
  3. Move your right hand and left foot forward simultaneously, followed by your left hand and right foot.
  4. Continue crawling forward, alternating your hand and foot movements.
  5. Maintain a steady pace and keep your core tight throughout the exercise.
  6. Continue for the desired distance or time.

Which other muscles are involved?

Core, Shoulders, Triceps.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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