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bear crawl

bear crawl exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: cardiovascular system. Equipment: body weight.

bear crawl exercise demonstration
Target muscle
cardiovascular system
Muscle group
core
Body part
cardio
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

core, shoulders, triceps

How to perform

  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.