How to do a bear crawl

CoreBodyweightBeginner

Crawl forward on hands and toes with your knees hovering — a full-body move that hammers your core and shoulders.

How to do it

1Start on hands and toes, knees an inch off the floor
2Move opposite hand and foot together
3Keep your hips low and your back flat

Common mistakes

×Hips swaying side to side
×Knees dropping to the floor

Muscles worked

Core Shoulders Quads

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