Exercise
Bear Crawl
Also known as: bear walk, quadruped crawl
Bear Crawl is a compound exercise for the abdominals. Main target: upper abs. Also works: anterior deltoid, quadriceps and triceps lateral head. No equipment needed — just your bodyweight.
Muscles worked
How to do it
- Start on all fours with your hands under your shoulders and knees under your hips, lifted an inch off the floor.
- Crawl forward by moving your opposite hand and foot together, keeping your hips low and back flat.
- Take small controlled steps and keep your core braced so your torso doesn't sway.
- Continue for the planned time or distance, moving forward and backward.
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