How to do a isometric bear crawl hold

CoreBodyweightBeginner

Hold the bear crawl position — hands and toes down, knees hovering just off the floor. Simple to set up, brutal to hold.

How to do it

1Hands under shoulders, knees under hips
2Lift your knees an inch off the floor
3Keep your back flat and hold, breathing steadily

Common mistakes

×Hips creeping up into the air
×Knees sinking to the floor

Muscles worked

Core Shoulders

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