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bear crawl

Cardio ·Bodyweight ·Beginner

bear crawl demonstration

Muscles worked

Cardiovascular System Core Shoulders Triceps

How to do bear crawl

  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.

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