Bodyweight

Bear Crawl

Animated demonstration of the Bear Crawl

Muscles worked

Front and back body map of the muscles worked by the Bear Crawl

Main muscles

  • Anterior Deltoid
  • Rectus Femoris
  • Transverse Abdominis

Also working

  • Gluteus Maximus
  • Rectus Abdominis
  • Serratus Anterior
  • Triceps (Lateral Head)
  • Vastus Lateralis

What it is

Crawling on hands and feet with the knees hovering just off the floor. It works the shoulders, core and legs together and raises the heart rate. Keep the back flat and move opposite hand and foot together.

Technique tips

  • Knees just off the floor
  • Back flat like a table
  • Move opposite hand and foot together
  • Take small steps

How to track your progress

Log reps, and add the extra load if you wear a belt or a vest. Straddly counts your bodyweight in the estimated max, so added weight and extra reps both show up as progress, and new records are flagged during the session.

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