How to do a bear crawl shoulder taps

CoreBodyweightBeginner

Hold the bear crawl position and tap opposite shoulders — a stability move that makes your core work overtime.

How to do it

1Set up on hands and toes, knees hovering
2Tap one hand to the opposite shoulder
3Keep your hips level and low, then switch

Common mistakes

×Hips swaying as you tap
×Knees dropping to the floor

Muscles worked

Core Shoulders

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